Car and Driver: 2010 10 best cars

• Source: Global Times
• [15:38 November 25 2009]
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•2010 Mazda 3 / Mazdaspeed 3

More evidence that fun remains affordable.

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan or 5-door wagon

BASE PRICE: $16,045–$23,945

ENGINES: DOHC 16-valve 2.0-liter inline-4, 144 or 148 hp, 132 or 135 lb-ft; DOHC 16-valve 2.5-liter inline-4, 165 or 167 hp, 167 or 168 lb-ft; turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 2.3-liter inline-4, 263 hp, 280 lb-ft

TRANSMISSIONS: 5-speed automatic with manumatic shifting, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 103.9 in Length: 177.4–180.9 in

Width: 69.1–69.7 in Height: 57.5–57.9 in

Curb weight: 2900–3250 lb

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 18–25/25–33 mpg