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Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) · Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i · Stage 3vsMazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) · Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i · Stage 2vsMazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) · Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i · Stage 1vsMazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) · Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) · Facelift 2006

MPS 2.3i (Stage 3)

390 hp2261 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009
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Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) · Facelift 2006

MPS 2.3i (Stage 2)

338 hp2261 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009
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Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) · Facelift 2006

MPS 2.3i (Stage 1)

307 hp2261 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009
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Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) · Facelift 2006

MPS 2.3i

260 hp2261 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 3) 390 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    390 hp
    291 kW
  • Highest torque
    589 Nm
    434 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,410 kg
    3,109 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    277 hp/t
    206 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    231 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    567 km
    352 mi
  • Largest trunk
    290 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 3)390 hpMazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 2)338 hpMazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 1)307 hpMazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i260 hp
Power
390hp291kW+130 hp
338hp252kW+78 hp
307hp229kW+47 hp
260hp194kW
Torque
589Nm434lb-ft+209 Nm
513Nm378lb-ft+133 Nm
464Nm342lb-ft+84 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,410kg3,109lb
1,410kg3,109lb
1,410kg3,109lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+20 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.4s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-17.0 s
Calculated
64.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-11.0 s
Calculated
68.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.7 s
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.4 s
5.2s-0.9 s
5.5s-0.6 s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
13.7s-7.3 s
Calculated
15.9s-5.1 s
Calculated
17.5s-3.4 s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
277hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
418Nm/t280lb-ft/ton
Calculated
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
567km352mi
Calculated
567km352mi
Calculated
567km352mi
Calculated
567km352mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,261cc138cu in
2,261cc138cu in
2,261cc138cu in
2,261cc138cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,435mm175in
4,435mm175in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,465mm58in
1,465mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,525mm60in
1,525mm60in
1,525mm60in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
160mm6in
160mm6in
160mm6in
Trunk volume
290L
290L
290L
290L
Max trunk volume
1,229L
1,229L
1,229L
1,229L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
231g/km
231g/km
231g/km
231g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 3) 390 hpMazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 2) 338 hpMazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 1) 307 hpMazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i 260 hpPowerTorque
  • Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 3) 390 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 2) 338 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 1) 307 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i 260 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 3)390 hp5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 2)338 hp5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 1)307 hp5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i260 hp5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 3)390 hpMazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 2)338 hpMazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 1)307 hpMazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i260 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
15.9 s
17.5 s
21.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
13.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
182 km/h
113 mph
176 km/h
110 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 3) 390 hp has 130 hp more than Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i 260 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i 260 hp and Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 3) 390 hp: 130 hp (97 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 3) 390 hp and Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i 260 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 2) 338 hp and Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 1) 307 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 3)390 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 2)338 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 1)307 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i260 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 3)390 hp
390 hp
291 kW
4.7 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 2)338 hp
338 hp
252 kW
5.2 s
280 km/h
174 mph
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 1)307 hp
307 hp
229 kW
5.5 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 3)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 2)338 hp
Power
338 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 1)307 hp
Power
307 hp
229 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 3)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 2)338 hp
Power
338 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 1)307 hp
Power
307 hp
229 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 3) 390 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 3)390 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 2)338 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 1)307 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i260 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 3)390 hp
277 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 2)338 hp
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 1)307 hp
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i260 hp
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 3)390 hpMazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 2)338 hpMazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i (Stage 1)307 hpMazda3 I Hatchback (BK)Facelift 2006MPS 2.3i260 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
338 hp
252 kW
307 hp
229 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
589 Nm
434 lb-ft
513 Nm
378 lb-ft
464 Nm
342 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
6.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
567 km
352 mi
567 km
352 mi
567 km
352 mi
567 km
352 mi
CO2 score
231 g/km
231 g/km
231 g/km
231 g/km
Trunk score
290 L
10.2 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
277 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 3) 390 hpMazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 2) 338 hpMazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 1) 307 hpMazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i 260 hp
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,546 LC/year2,546 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK) Facelift 2006 MPS 2.3i (Stage 3) 390 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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