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Mazda 3 MPS

General information

ModelMazda 3 MPS
Year2007
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2261 ccm (137.97 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.7 litres/100 km (24.25 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2261 ccm (137.97 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power260.00 PS (191 kW or 256 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque380.00 Nm (38.7 kgf-m or 280.3 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke87.5 x 94.0 mm (3.4 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1751 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space290 litres (77 gallons)
Optional cargo space1229 litres (325 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1488 kg (3,280.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1914 kg (4,219.6 pounds)
Towing weight1302 kg (2,870.4 pounds)
Overall length4770 mm (187.8 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2650 mm (104.3 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originJapan
Aprox price as new EUR24930
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