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2020 Mazda MAZDA3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.9s

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MAZDA3: 6.9 s2.4 s10.6 sQuicker on the left
102 sedans (2020). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2020 Mazda MAZDA3: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Select Package AWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,248 lb11517.56.9 sEstimate6-speed automaticAWD$24,100
Select Sedan AWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,248 lb11517.56.9 sEstimate6-speed automaticAWD$24,100
Auto AWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,255 lb11417.56.9 sEstimate6-speed automaticAWD$25,100
Hatchback AWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,255 lb11417.56.9 sEstimateN/AAWD$25,100
Preferred Package AWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,248 lb11517.56.9 sEstimate6-speed automaticAWD$25,600
Preferred Sedan AWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,248 lb11517.56.9 sEstimate6-speed automaticAWD$25,600
Preferred Hatchback AWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,255 lb11417.56.9 sEstimateN/AAWD$26,600
Preferred Package Auto AWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,255 lb11417.56.9 sEstimate6-speed automaticAWD$26,600
Premium Package AWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,248 lb11517.56.9 sEstimate6-speed automaticAWD$27,900
Premium Sedan AWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,248 lb11517.56.9 sEstimate6-speed automaticAWD$27,900
Premium Hatchback AWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,255 lb11417.56.9 sEstimateN/AAWD$28,900
Premium Package Auto AWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,255 lb11417.56.9 sEstimate6-speed automaticAWD$28,900
FWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,071 lb12116.57.1 sOnline6-speed automaticFWD$21,500
Select FWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,071 lb12116.57.1 sOnline6-speed automaticFWD$22,700
Select Package FWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,071 lb12116.57.1 sOnline6-speed automaticFWD$22,700
Auto FWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,082 lb12116.67.1 sOnline6-speed automaticFWD$23,700
FWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,082 lb12116.67.1 sOnlineN/AFWD$23,700
Preferred FWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,071 lb12116.57.1 sOnline6-speed automaticFWD$24,200
Preferred Package FWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,071 lb12116.57.1 sOnline6-speed automaticFWD$24,200
Preferred FWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,082 lb12116.67.1 sOnlineN/AFWD$25,200
Preferred Package Auto FWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,082 lb12116.67.1 sOnline6-speed automaticFWD$25,200
Premium FWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,071 lb12116.57.1 sOnline6-speed automaticFWD$26,500
Premium Package FWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,071 lb12116.57.1 sOnline6-speed automaticFWD$26,500
Premium FWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,082 lb12116.67.1 sOnlineN/AFWD$27,500
Premium Package Auto FWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,082 lb12116.67.1 sOnline6-speed automaticFWD$27,500
Premium Package Manual FWD2.5L 4-cyl186 hp186 lb-ft3,022 lb12316.27.1 sOnline6-speed manualFWD$27,500

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

1 engine offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.5L 4-cyl26186 hpFWD$21,500Base$1,280Base

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
6-speed automatic19FWD$21,5006.9 s
6-speed manual1Premium Package Manual FWD$27,5007.1 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the FWD: 186 hp, 30 mpg, $21,500. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2020 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Hyundai SonataSE FWD191 hp32 mpg$23,6007.3 s
Honda AccordLX FWD192 hp33 mpg$24,2307.1 s
Nissan Altima2.5 S FWD188 hp32 mpg$24,300N/A
Toyota CamryL FWD203 hp34 mpg$24,4257.3 s

MAZDA3 by year

5.5 s6.0 s6.5 s7.0 s7.5 s8.0 s2009201220152018202120242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
0501001502002503002009201220152018202120242026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2020 Honda Civic: 2.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Honda Civic.

2020 Mazda MAZDA36.9 s2020 Honda Civic4.9 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2020 Mazda MAZDA3 and 2020 Honda Civic
Measure2020 Mazda MAZDA32020 Honda Civic
TrimSelect Package AWDType R Touring Hatchback FWD
0-606.9 s4.9 s
BasisEstimateEstimate
Horsepower186 hp306 hp
Curb weight3,248 lb3,121 lb
hp per ton115196
lb per hp17.510.2
MSRP$24,100N/A

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked