2012 Mazda3

Zoom-zoom becomes fuel efficient

The Mazda3 is a compact but comfortable four-door sedan with a completely adequate (155 horsepower) 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that the EPA rates at 28 mpg in city driving and at 40 mpg on the highway. The good news for enthusiasts is that it's not only fuel efficient, but it's still Mazda zoom-zoom fun to drive.

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