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Quick notes on Mazda 3 transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
    • Transmission type: 6 AT, 6 MT
    • Average acceleration: 10.1 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5600 rpm
    • Average torque: 221 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1392 kg / 3069 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2022 kg / 4459 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2019 Mazda 3 through generations

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G —6 AT (213 Nm)
  • 2.0 SkyActiv-X —6 AT (222 Nm)
  • 1.8 SkyActiv-D —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 2.5 SkyActiv-G —6 AT (252 Nm)
  • 1.5 SKYACTIV-G —6 AT (153 Nm)
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G —6 AT (213 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G 6 AT—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 SkyActiv-D 6 MT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.8 SkyActiv-D 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.5 SkyActiv-G 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 SkyActiv-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 SkyActiv-X Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive - -
    1.8 SkyActiv-D Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.5 SkyActiv-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.5 SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 SkyActiv-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 SkyActiv-X
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.8 SkyActiv-D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 SkyActiv-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.5 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Mazda 3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 10.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5600 rpm
      • Average torque: 221 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1412 kg / 3113 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2042 kg / 4503 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2019 Mazda 3 through generations

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G —6 AT (213 Nm)
  • 2.0 SkyActiv-X —6 AT (222 Nm)
  • 1.8 SkyActiv-D —6 AT (270 Nm)
  • 1.5 SKYACTIV-G —6 AT (153 Nm)
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G —6 AT (213 Nm)
  • 2.5 SkyActiv-G —6 AT (252 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G 6 AT—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 SkyActiv-D 6 AT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.8 SkyActiv-D 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.5 SkyActiv-G 6 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 SkyActiv-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 SkyActiv-X Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    1.8 SkyActiv-D Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    1.5 SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.5 SkyActiv-G Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 SkyActiv-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 SkyActiv-X
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.8 SkyActiv-D
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.5 SkyActiv-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Mazda 3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5400 rpm
      • Average torque: 276 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1327 kg / 2926 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1912 kg / 4216 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 Mazda 3 through generations

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G —6 MT (203 Nm)
  • 1.5 SkyActiv-D —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 2.2 SkyActiv-D —6 MT (380 Nm)
  • 2.5 SkyActiv-G —6 AT (251 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.5 SkyActiv-D 6 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 SkyActiv-D 6 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.2 SkyActiv-D 6 MT—4500 rpm.
  • 2.5 SkyActiv-G 6 AT—5700 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 SkyActiv-G Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.5 SkyActiv-D Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive - -
    2.2 SkyActiv-D Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    2.5 SkyActiv-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 SkyActiv-G
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.5 SkyActiv-D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.2 SkyActiv-D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 SkyActiv-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mazda 3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5240 rpm
      • Average torque: 251 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1298 kg / 2862 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1883 kg / 4152 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 Mazda 3 through generations

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G —6 MT (203 Nm)
  • 1.5 SkyActiv-G —6 MT (150 Nm)
  • 2.2 SkyActiv-D —6 AT (380 Nm)
  • 1.5 SkyActiv-D —6 AT (270 Nm)
  • 2.5 SkyActiv-G —6 MT (251 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.5 SkyActiv-G 6 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 SkyActiv-D 6 AT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 SkyActiv-D 6 AT—11 s to 60 mph (11.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.5 SkyActiv-G 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.2 SkyActiv-D 6 AT—4500 rpm.
  • 1.5 SkyActiv-D 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.5 SkyActiv-G 6 MT—5700 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 SkyActiv-G Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.5 SkyActiv-G Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.2 SkyActiv-D Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    1.5 SkyActiv-D Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.5 SkyActiv-G Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 SkyActiv-G
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.5 SkyActiv-G
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.2 SkyActiv-D
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 SkyActiv-D
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 SkyActiv-G
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mazda 3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5300 rpm
      • Average torque: 244 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1247 kg / 2750 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1787 kg / 3940 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 Mazda 3 through generations

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G —6 AT (210 Nm)
  • 1.5 SkyActiv-G —6 MT (150 Nm)
  • 2.0 Skyactiv-G —6 MT (210 Nm)
  • 2.2 SkyActiv-D —6 AT (380 Nm)
  • 1.5 Skyactiv-D —6 AT (270 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G 6 AT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 SkyActiv-G 6 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 Skyactiv-G 6 MT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 SkyActiv-D 6 AT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 Skyactiv-D 6 AT—11 s to 60 mph (11.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.5 SkyActiv-G 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 Skyactiv-G 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.2 SkyActiv-D 6 AT—4500 rpm.
  • 1.5 Skyactiv-D 6 AT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 SkyActiv-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.5 SkyActiv-G Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 Skyactiv-G Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.2 SkyActiv-D Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    1.5 Skyactiv-D Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 SkyActiv-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.5 SkyActiv-G
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 Skyactiv-G
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.2 SkyActiv-D
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 Skyactiv-D
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mazda 3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5125 rpm
      • Average torque: 253 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1259 kg / 2776 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1844 kg / 4066 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 Mazda 3 through generations

  • 1.5 SkyActiv-G —6 MT (150 Nm)
  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G —6 MT (210 Nm)
  • 2.2 SkyActiv-D —6 AT (380 Nm)
  • 1.5 Skyactiv-D —6 AT (270 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.5 SkyActiv-G 6 MT—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G 6 MT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 SkyActiv-D 6 AT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 Skyactiv-D 6 AT—11 s to 60 mph (11.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.5 SkyActiv-G 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.2 SkyActiv-D 6 AT—4500 rpm.
  • 1.5 Skyactiv-D 6 AT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.5 SkyActiv-G Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 SkyActiv-G Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.2 SkyActiv-D Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    1.5 Skyactiv-D Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 SkyActiv-G
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 SkyActiv-G
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.2 SkyActiv-D
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 Skyactiv-D
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mazda 3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 5 MT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4971 rpm
      • Average torque: 276 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1313 kg / 2895 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1898 kg / 4185 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2011 Mazda 3 through generations

  • MPS 2.3i —6 MT (380 Nm)
  • 1.6i —5 MT (145 Nm)
  • 2.0 CD —6 MT (360 Nm)
  • 2.0 DISI —6 MT (191 Nm)
  • 2.0i —5 AT (187 Nm)
  • 2.2 CD —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 1.6 CD —6 MT (270 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • MPS 2.3i 6 MT—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6i 5 MT—11.6 s to 60 mph (12.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CD 6 MT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 DISI 6 MT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 5 AT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 CD 6 MT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 CD 6 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • MPS 2.3i 6 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.6i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 CD 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 2.0 DISI 6 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.0i 5 AT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.2 CD 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 1.6 CD 6 MT—3600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    MPS 2.3i Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    1.6i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    2.0 DISI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    2.0i Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    2.2 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    1.6 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle MPS 2.3i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 DISI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.2 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mazda 3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 10.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5575 rpm
      • Average torque: 198 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1239 kg / 2732 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1779 kg / 3923 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2011 Mazda 3 through generations

  • 1.6i —5 MT (145 Nm)
  • 2.0 DISI —6 MT (191 Nm)
  • 2.0i —5 AT (187 Nm)
  • 1.6 CD —6 MT (270 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6i 5 MT—11.6 s to 60 mph (12.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 DISI 6 MT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 5 AT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 CD 6 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 DISI 6 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.0i 5 AT—6500 rpm.
  • 1.6 CD 6 MT—3600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 DISI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    2.0i Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    1.6 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 DISI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.6 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mazda 3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 11.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4800 rpm
      • Average torque: 208 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1275 kg / 2811 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1860 kg / 4101 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 Mazda 3 through generations

  • 1.6 i —5 MT (145 Nm)
  • 1.6 CD —6 MT (270 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6 i 5 MT—11.6 s to 60 mph (12.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 CD 6 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6 i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.6 CD 6 MT—3600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6 i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.6 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.6 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mazda 3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 5 MT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 10 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5160 rpm
      • Average torque: 239 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1263 kg / 2785 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1848 kg / 4075 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2009 Mazda 3 through generations

  • 1.6 CD —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 2.2 CD —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 1.6i —5 MT (145 Nm)
  • 2.0i —5 AT (187 Nm)
  • 2.0 DISI —6 MT (191 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6 CD 6 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 CD 6 MT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6i 5 MT—11.6 s to 60 mph (12.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 5 AT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 DISI 6 MT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6 CD 6 MT—3600 rpm.
  • 2.2 CD 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 1.6i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0i 5 AT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.0 DISI 6 MT—6200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    2.2 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    1.6i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0i Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    2.0 DISI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 1.6 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.2 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 DISI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Mazda 3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 5 AT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4971 rpm
      • Average torque: 276 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1306 kg / 2880 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1891 kg / 4170 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2009 Mazda 3 through generations

  • 2.2 CD —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 2.0i —5 AT (187 Nm)
  • 1.6i —5 MT (145 Nm)
  • 2.0 DISI —6 MT (191 Nm)
  • 2.0 CD —6 MT (360 Nm)
  • 1.6 CD —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • MPS 2.3i —6 MT (380 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.2 CD 6 MT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 5 AT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6i 5 MT—11.6 s to 60 mph (12.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 DISI 6 MT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CD 6 MT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 CD 6 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • MPS 2.3i 6 MT—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2 CD 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 2.0i 5 AT—6500 rpm.
  • 1.6i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 DISI 6 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.0 CD 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 1.6 CD 6 MT—3600 rpm.
  • MPS 2.3i 6 MT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    2.0i Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    1.6i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 DISI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    2.0 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    1.6 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    MPS 2.3i Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.2 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 DISI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle MPS 2.3i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mazda 3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5000 rpm
      • Average torque: 233 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1271 kg / 2803 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1856 kg / 4092 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2006 Mazda 3 through generations

  • 1.6i —5 MT (145 Nm)
  • 2.0i —6 MT (187 Nm)
  • 1.6 CD —5 MT (240 Nm)
  • 2.0 CD —6 MT (360 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6i 5 MT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 CD 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CD 6 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0i 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 1.6 CD 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 CD 6 MT—3500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0i Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    1.6 CD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.6 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mazda 3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5250 rpm
      • Average torque: 235 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1288 kg / 2840 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1873 kg / 4130 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2006 Mazda 3 through generations

  • 1.4i —5 MT (122 Nm)
  • 1.6i —5 MT (145 Nm)
  • 2.0i —6 MT (187 Nm)
  • MPS 2.3i —6 MT (380 Nm)
  • 1.6 CD —5 MT (215 Nm)
  • 2.0 CD —6 MT (360 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.4i 5 MT—13.8 s to 60 mph (14.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6i 5 MT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • MPS 2.3i 6 MT—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 CD 5 MT—11.6 s to 60 mph (12.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CD 6 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.4i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.6i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0i 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • MPS 2.3i 6 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.6 CD 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 CD 6 MT—3500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.4i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.6i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0i Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    MPS 2.3i Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    1.6 CD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.4i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle MPS 2.3i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mazda 3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
      • Average torque: 174 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1219 kg / 2688 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1759 kg / 3879 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2004 Mazda 3 through generations

  • 1.6i —5 MT (145 Nm)
  • 1.4i —5 MT (122 Nm)
  • 1.6 CD —5 MT (240 Nm)
  • 2.0i —5 MT (187 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6i 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4i 5 MT—13.6 s to 60 mph (14.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 CD 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.4i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.6 CD 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0i 5 MT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.4i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.6 CD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.4i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.6 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Mazda 3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5333 rpm
      • Average torque: 191 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1213 kg / 2675 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1753 kg / 3865 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2004 Mazda 3 through generations

  • 1.6i —5 MT (145 Nm)
  • 1.6 CD —5 MT (240 Nm)
  • 2.0i —5 MT (187 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6i 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 CD 5 MT—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.6 CD 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0i 5 MT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.6 CD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.6 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%