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FWD27 MPG
29 MPG Carbon Edition2.5L Inline-4 Gas186 hp @ 6000 rpm6-Speed AutomaticFWD29 MPG Premium2.5L Inline-4 Gas186 hp @ 6000 rpm6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed ManualAWD
FWD27 MPG
29 MPG 2.5 Turbo2.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas227 hp @ 5000 rpm6-Speed AutomaticAWD26 MPG 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus2.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas227 hp @ 5000 rpm6-Speed AutomaticAWD26 MPG
2022 Mazda 3 Hatchback Performance
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The recent addition of the 2.5-liter turbocharged engine option has thrown the Mazda 3 Hatchback into unfair comparisons with performance cars such as the Subaru WRX STI and VW Golf R, but it should be stated from the outset that the Mazda 3 is not a hot hatch. The base 2.5-liter engine packs a decent 186 horsepower and feels reasonably plucky, but being a naturally aspirated engine, it requires one to get the revs up before any actual power is sent to the wheels. The 2.5-liter turbocharged engine is the one to go for if you're looking for any degree of performance. This motor produces 250 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel and sends its power exclusively to all four wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. Mazda doesn't publish official performance figures for the Mazda 3 Hatchback, but independent testing has shown that sub-six-second 0 to 60 mph sprints are possible. The top speed is 130 mph.2022 Mazda 3 Hatchback Performance Photos
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There are two engine options on offer for the 2022 model year. All non-turbo models are equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 186 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. While a six-speed manual is available to the Premium model in FWD configuration, on all other FWD models, power is sent to the front wheels via a Skyactive six-speed electronically controlled sport automatic transmission. This engine and transmission combination is fine for most occasions and pulls off the line well. Its lack of forced induction requires one to push the engine harder to achieve any sort of lively response from the engine, and fully loaded, performance can get sluggish. As a city car, however, the 3 Hatch performs just fine with the 2.5-liter engine. Preferred and Premium models are also available with all-wheel drive. The turbocharged 2.5-liter version delivers a more robust 227 hp and 310 lb-ft, although these figures increase to 250 hp/320 lb-ft with premium unleaded fuel. Power is sent exclusively to all four wheels. The 2.5T pulls strongly in any gear, and the sheer amount of torque on tap makes the base engine feel weedy by comparison. If you're after any sort of performance, the 2.5T engine is the way to go. The six-speed automatic transmission is intuitive enough, but we wouldn't describe it as sporty.2022 Mazda 3 Hatchback Performance Specs
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29 MPG Carbon Edition2.5L Inline-4 Gas186 hp @ 6000 rpm6-Speed AutomaticFWD29 MPG Premium2.5L Inline-4 Gas186 hp @ 6000 rpm6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed ManualAWD
FWD27 MPG
29 MPG 2.5 Turbo2.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas227 hp @ 5000 rpm6-Speed AutomaticAWD26 MPG 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus2.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas227 hp @ 5000 rpm6-Speed AutomaticAWD26 MPG