Mazda MX-3 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

- Drive: Front wheel drive
- Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
- Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 AT
- Average acceleration: 9.4 s to 60 mph
- Average optimal engine speed: 6275 rpm
- Average torque: 147 Nm
- Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
- Average weight: 1080 kg / 2381 lbs
- Maximum load for transmission: 1575 kg / 3473 lbs
- Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

1.6 16V —5 MT (135 Nm)

1.6i —4 AT (134 Nm)

1.8 i V6 —5 MT (157 Nm)

1.8 V6 24V —5 MT (160 Nm)

1.6 16V 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )

1.6i 4 AT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )

1.8 i V6 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )

1.8 V6 24V 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )

1.6 16V 5 MT—6100 rpm.

1.6i 4 AT—6200 rpm.

1.8 i V6 5 MT—6000 rpm.

1.8 V6 24V 5 MT—6800 rpm.

Vehicle	Transmission type	Gears	Drive type	Optimal rpm	Transmission efficiency
1.6 16V	Manual	5 MT	Front wheel drive	6100 rpm.	96%
1.6i	Automatic	4 AT	Front wheel drive	6200 rpm.	96%
1.8 i V6	Manual	5 MT	Front wheel drive	6000 rpm.	96%
1.8 V6 24V	Manual	5 MT	Front wheel drive	6800 rpm.	69%