Tow Ratings Towing capacity for every US vehicle, 1991 to today

2008 Mazda Mazda3 towing capacity

The 2008 Mazda Mazda3 is published in 9 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 2,095 to 2,600 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (2,600 lb) sits in light utility / small-trailer territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2008 Mazda Mazda3 with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
i Sport 4dr Sedan — 148 135 — 2,095 — 2,780 —
i Touring 4dr Sedan — 148 135 — 2,095 — 2,780 —
s Sport 4dr Sedan — 156 150 — 2,600 — 2,906 —
s Touring 4dr Sedan — 156 150 — 2,600 — 2,906 —
s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan — 156 150 — 2,600 — 2,906 —
i Touring Value 4dr Sedan — 148 135 — 2,095 — 2,780 —
s Sport 4dr Hatchback — 156 150 — 2,600 — 2,930 —
s Touring 4dr Hatchback — 156 150 — 2,600 — 2,930 —
s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback — 156 150 — 2,600 — 2,930 —

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2007

The 2007 Mazda Mazda3 carried a maximum tow rating of 2,600 lb. The 2008 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2007 Mazda Mazda3 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2008 Mazda models

The rest of Mazda's 2008 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2008 Mazda B4000 5,600
2008 Mazda B Series Extended CAB 5,600
2008 Mazda B Series 5,600
2008 Mazda B-4000 4WD 5,580
2008 Mazda Mazda5 4,665
2008 Mazda CX 9 3,500

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.