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Performance, emissions & economy
Top speed (mph): 155 0-62 mph (seconds): 6.1 Urban mpg: 20.9 Extra urban mpg: 37.7 Combined mpg: 29.1 CO2 (g/km): 231
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Dimensions & weights
Length (mm): 4435 Height (mm): 1465 Width (mm): 1765 Wheelbase (mm): 2640 Front track (mm): 1535 Rear track (mm): 1525 Cargo volume (litres): 290 Kerb weight (kg): 1483 Fuel tank capacity (litres): 55
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Engine & transmission
Engine: Designation: MZR DISI Turbo. Four-cylinder turbocharged inline engine mounted transversely in front.
Cubic capacity (cc): 2261 Compression ratio: 9.50:1 Bore x stroke (mm): 87.50 x 94.00 Valve gear: Double overhead camshafts with four valves per cylinder. Hydraulically tensioned chain. Max. power (bhp): 256 at 5500 rpm Max. torque (lb.ft): 280 at 3000 rpm Transmission: Six-speed manual driving through the front wheels.
Gear ratios: 1st: 3.538:1 2nd: 2.238:1 3rd: 1.535:1 4th: 1.171:1 5th: 1.085:1 6th: 0.853:1 Reverse: 3.831:1
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Chassis & running gear
Front: Independent strut. Compared with the Mazda3, the Mazda3 MPS has higher rate coil springs and damping force, larger diameter stabiliser bars and 60% more roll stiffness.
Rear: Independent multi-link.
Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion.
Brakes: Ventilated discs, front (320mm) and rear (280mm), with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).
Wheels: 7JJ x 18-inch alloys.
Tyres: 215/45 R18.
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