2006 Mazda3 has more powerful engines then before. Two engines are a 2.0 liter for the 3i and a 2.3 liter engine for the 3s. The 2.0 liter is offered on a smaller 4 door sedan where as the 2.3 is offered on a 5 door hatch back or a 4 door sedan.

Mazda 3i 4-Door sedan

Mazda 3s have well spirited 2.3 liter engines that deliver decent power. To benefit completely from these engines you will have to go for the manual transmission.

Engine Torque

The standard interior trim of 3i is beige or black cloth. The 3s has black bolster seats in red check or blue cloth. The optional upholstery o black leather is affordable and smooth to touch.

2006 Mazda 3 is compact car which has both affordability and comfort. The drive is sporty. Mazda 3 is available as a good styled 4 door sedan or a 5 door hatch-back.

Honda has launched a good number of civic models in 2006 line up. New efficient and performance engines have been introduced for the entire model line up.

Honda not only has completely redesigned the 2006’s civic providing four civic models but has also given each car a distinct drive experience.

Compact car manufactures have introduced so many compacts over some years that any new car entry finds numerous rivals right from day 1.