RAMSEY CORP IS HOME OF GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL! THIS VEHICLE COMES WITH A FREE 3 MONTH WARRANTY EXTENDED WARRANTIES AVAILABLE. 6-CD Changer Bluetooth Xenon Headlamps 2010 MAZDA MAZDA3I JM1BL1SG6A1137598 SEDAN 4 DR 2.0L I4 FI DOHC 16V FRONT WHEEL DRIVE The redesigned Mazda3 will impress driving enthusiasts, and it improves upon its predecessors in a number of other areas. If I were in the market, it would be high on my list. But these days, my backbone does as much as my right foot to sway my opinion and I have to concede that Mazda doesn't have the most comfortable small car out there. I drove a Mazda3 sedan with an automatic transmission I'll offer up a short take on it here. If you're looking for a more comprehensive review of the car, read our evaluation of the stick-shift hatchback version here you can also compare the 2010 Mazda3 to the 2009 Mazda3 here . The turbocharged MazdaSpeed3, sold only as a hatchback, is covered separately in the Research section. Moving Around My test car had the smaller of two available four-cylinder engines coupled with a five-speed automatic, its power is comparable to a Honda Civic or Kia Forte and greater than the relatively pokey Toyota Corolla. The automatic's gear ratios are well spaced for workable 60-to-70 mph spurts, even with two adults onboard, but it sometimes bogs down when kicking down to lower gears. I found enough power to get around town, but if you're looking to move away from intersections a bit quicker, consider trading the 148- horsepower four-cylinder for the 167-hp four. It's optional in the sedan and standard in the hatchback. I've driven it, and it packs a gratifying and palpably stronger amount of power. Beware, though: You'll sacrifice 2 - 4 mpg overall, depending on transmission. Mazda3 Engines and Mileage Compared 2.0-liter four-cylinder 2.5-liter four-cylinder Availability Standard on sedan Optional on sedan, standard on hatchback Horsepower (@ rpm)* 148 @ 6,500 167 @ 6,000 Torque (lbs.-ft.