2018 Mazda 3 2.5L Automatic Sedan Tested: Still a Contender

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VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

PRICE AS TESTED: $27,085 (base price: $22,030)

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 16-valve Atkinson-capable inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 152 cu in, 2488 cc
Power: 184 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque: 185 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 106.3 in
Length: 180.3 in
Width: 70.7 in Height: 57.3 in
Passenger volume: 95 cu ft
Trunk volume: 12 cu ft
Curb weight: 3094 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 7.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 19.2 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 32.8 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 7.3 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 3.7 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 4.9 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.5 sec @ 92 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 132 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 165 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.85 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY:
Observed: 28 mpg

EPA FUEL ECONOMY:
Combined/city/highway: 30/27/36 mpg

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