Mazda 3 sedan
2010-13 modelsresults also apply to: 2010-13 Mazda 3 hatchback
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2013 Mazda 3 |
MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Mazda 3 was redesigned for the 2010 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mazda as part of frontal crash test verification. The frontal ratings also apply to the hatchback version of the Mazda 3, also redesigned for the 2010 model year.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be possible.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Electronic stability control (standard beginning with 2011 models, optional on 2010 models)
- Antilock brakes
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2010 Mazda 3 S-Sport 4-door
- Class: Small car
- Weight: 3,170 lbs.
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 104 in.
- Length: 181 in.
- Width: 69 in.
- Engine: 2.5 L 4-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 22 mpg city | 29 mpg highway
