Mazda3: Engines and Transmissions Options

Mazda3 is the modest sedan to meet recent requirements. It has an attractive appearance with excellent fuel efficiency. Mazda has two version are both its versions has a range of engine options to meet their customer needs. Two versions that are available are sedan and hatchback versions. To comprehend, let’s take a closer look at those engines.

Engine Options

There are two options available in engines:

Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter Inline-Four

• Horsepower: 192hp
• Torque: 186lb-ft
• Both the versions are standard on most models
• Fuel efficiency of FWD models is 27 mpg in city and 37 mpg on highway.

Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter Turbocharged Inline-Four

• Horse power: 227hp
• Torque: 310lb-ft
• There are only few models of sedan and hatchback versions with higher trim level, which offers this engine.
• Fuel efficiency of AWD models is 23 mpg in city and 31 mpg on highway.

These were the engine option available in Mazda3; you can use the used engine as it does not reduce the efficiency. It offers the following transmission options, tailored to suit different driving preferences, let’s explore those options.

Transmission Options

There are two options available in transmissions:

6-Speed Automatic Transmission: Skyactiv-Drive

Availability

This transmission option comes with most of the Mazda3 trims.

Features

To enhance the performance and efficiency of your vehicle, it provides the smooth and responsive gearbox. This setup helps to drive comfortably whether you are driving in city or on highway.

Pairing

This transmission is compatible with both the engines.

Drivetrain Option

You will see that there are two drivetrain choices; one is FWD which is standard on most trims and other one is AWD which is available only on selected trims.

6-Speed Manual Transmission

Availability

This feature is available only on premium hatchback and compatible with one engine as well, i.e. 2.5L FWD engine.

Features

It is used by the people who likes to experience adventurous drive and are enthusiast, who desires to enhance the control all over gearbox.

These were both the transmission options, you can install the used transmission if the old transmission gets faulty. Now, you must be wondering that why Mazda3 offers only manual and CVT, let’s go through with its reason:

Why Mazda Doesn’t Offer CVT?

You should know that Mazda has avoided the CVT, so it can preserve the sporty feel while drive a vehicle as per their Zoom-Zoom philosophy. Their 6-speed automatic allows connecting more to have the enjoyable driving experience which cannot be found in CVT.

These were the transmission options. Now, let’s move forward towards its performance.

Performance Highlights

Naturally Aspirated 2.5L Engine

This engine is ideal for the people who drive on city as well as on highway as this is a combination of efficiency and sufficient power.

Turbocharged Variant

The turbocharged engine enhances the driving experience with the help of horsepower and torque to ensure the acceleration and dynamic performance. It appeals for drivers to look for its sporty feel behind wheels.

In The End

In summary, we conclude that Mazda3 is a Sedan. Here we have shared all the detail about engines and its kinds, we have even shared that it has only manual transmissions and the reason behind the manual transmissions.