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Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM)

2.2 SkyActiv-D

150 hp2191 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    251 km/h
    156 mph
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.5 L/100 km
    67.2 mpg US
    80.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    104 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,308 km
    813 mi
  • Largest trunk
    419 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3)233 hpMazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 2)203 hpMazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 1)180 hpMazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D150 hp
Power
233hp173kW+83 hp
203hp151kW+53 hp
180hp134kW+30 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+228 Nm
532Nm392lb-ft+152 Nm
475Nm350lb-ft+95 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,310kg2,888lb
1,310kg2,888lb
1,310kg2,888lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
+38 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
+29 km/h
233 km/h
145 mph
+20 km/h
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
54.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-7.9 s
Calculated
58.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-3.8 s
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph-1.2 s
Calculated
62.5s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s-1.9 s
6.6s-1.4 s
7.1s-0.9 s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
19.0s-18.3 s
Calculated
22.1s-15.2 s
Calculated
25.5s-11.7 s
Calculated
37.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.3s-1.3 s
Calculated
6.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.6s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.0s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
464Nm/t311lb-ft/ton
Calculated
406Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,308km813mi
Calculated
1,308km813mi
Calculated
1,308km813mi
Calculated
1,308km813mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,191cc134cu in
2,191cc134cu in
2,191cc134cu in
2,191cc134cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,795mm71in
1,795mm71in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,700mm106in
2,700mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
155mm6in
155mm6in
155mm6in
Trunk volume
419L
419L
419L
419L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
51L
51L
51L
CO2 emissions
104g/km
104g/km
104g/km
104g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3) 233 hpMazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 2) 203 hpMazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 1) 180 hpMazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3)233 hp4,500 rpm1,800 rpm4,750 rpm
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 2)203 hp4,500 rpm1,800 rpm4,750 rpm
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 1)180 hp4,500 rpm1,800 rpm4,750 rpm
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D150 hp4,500 rpm1,800 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3)233 hpMazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 2)203 hpMazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 1)180 hpMazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.3 s
6.8 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.1 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
22.1 s
25.5 s
37.3 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
12.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
15.0 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
160 km/h
100 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D 150 hp and Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 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 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3) 233 hp and Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D 150 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 2) 203 hp and Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 1) 180 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3)233 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 2)203 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 1)180 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D150 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 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 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.1 s
251 km/h
156 mph
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
6.6 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 mph
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.0 s
213 km/h
132 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 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3) 233 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 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3)233 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 2)203 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
6.6 s
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 1)180 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D150 hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
8.0 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 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3)233 hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 2)203 hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 1)180 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Mazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D150 hp
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3)233 hpMazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 2)203 hpMazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 1)180 hpMazda3 III Sedan (BM)2.2 SkyActiv-D150 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
203 hp
151 kW
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.1 s
8.0 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
1,308 km
813 mi
1,308 km
813 mi
1,308 km
813 mi
1,308 km
813 mi
CO2 score
104 g/km
104 g/km
104 g/km
104 g/km
Trunk score
419 L
14.8 cu ft
419 L
14.8 cu ft
419 L
14.8 cu ft
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3) 233 hpMazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 2) 203 hpMazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 1) 180 hpMazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D 150 hp
Consumption3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.83 LC100 km6.83 LC100 km6.83 LC100 km6.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.98 LC100 mi10.98 LC100 mi10.98 LC100 mi10.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used585 L155 US gal129 UK gal585 L155 US gal129 UK gal585 L155 US gal129 UK gal585 L155 US gal129 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,024 LC/year1,024 LC/year1,024 LC/year1,024 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mazda 3 III Sedan (BM) 2.2 SkyActiv-D (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 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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