The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 17,000

€ 28,400

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 3 1.6 is 2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 3 MPS.
3 1.6
3 MPS
57.9
69.1
77
57.5
69.7
79.3
69.1 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
103.9
175.6
103.9
177.6
175.6 in
Length
177.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
3 1.6
3 MPS
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.63 %

General
3 1.6
3 MPS
BL
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
3 1.6
3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
3 1.6
104 hp
256 hp
3 MPS
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
3 MPS
Performance
3 1.6
3 MPS
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

3 MPS
▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
3 1.6
3 MPS
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
3 1.6
37 mpg
25 mpg
3 MPS
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
388 mi
3 1.6
542 mi
388 mi
3 MPS
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
181.9 kWh
3 1.6
119.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
3 MPS
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
3 1.6
3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft