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Is the 2013 Mazda3 a Good Used Car? A used 2013 Mazda3 is a good car. It is available as either a sedan or a hatchback. With four engine choices, power ranges from decent to potent. Fuel economy is good, especially in models equipped with the SkyActiv engine. The dash has a clean, easy-to-understand layout, and the available navigation system is conveniently and prominently located. Taller drivers and passengers, however, will find space limited. Used 2013 Mazda3 Performance and Interior The 2013 Mazda3 has a variety of four-cylinder engines. They range from 148 horsepower in the base trim up to 263 horsepower in the direct-injected, intercooled, turbocharged MazdaSpeed3. There are three transmissions: a five-speed manual, a five-speed automatic, and a six-speed automatic. Fuel economy varies widely. The SkyActiv engine gets 28 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway when paired with the six-speed automatic transmission excellent for the class. On the low end, the MazdaSpeed3 earns 18-25 mpg city-highway. All Mazda3s have sharp handling and precise steering, and most provide a comfortable ride. The performance-oriented MazdaSpeed3, however, feels notably stiffer. Read more about Mazda3 performance Both the Mazda3 sedan and hatchback body styles seat five people. Cloth seats are standard, while leather seats are available in some models. The front row is comfortable for all but taller adults, while the rear seats will feel confining for most passengers. The Mazda3 has complete sets of LATCH child-seat connectors on the outboard second-row seats, plus an additional tether anchor for the middle seat. The base sedan trim comes standard with steering wheel-mounted audio controls and a four-speaker stereo system with an auxiliary jack. The base hatchback adds dual-zone automatic climate control, push-button start, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio capabilities, a USB audio input, and a six-speaker stereo system. Both the hatchback and sedan have an available navigation system, HD Radio, satellite radio, Pandora internet radio connectivity, and blind spot monitoring. Dashboard buttons are easy to identify and use, while the navigation system has a good-sized touch screen. Read more about Mazda3 interior