Originally Posted By: buster
My wife's 07 3 with the 2.5L has been a great car. We have about 90k miles on it. Runs great.
What are your thoughts on the power differences between the 2.0L and 2.5L in the hatchback?
The 2014 3 with the 2.0L and 6spd MT will get 40 mpg. That's a very attractive number. This car will be one of my next choices along with the new WRX.
The 2.5 engine with the i-Eloop system should also bust the 40 mpg mark on the highway.
It uses the capacitor to power the electronics, and decrease the load on the alternator at highway speeds, which decreases engine drag, and improves fuel economy.
I test drove both the 2.0 and the 2.5 in the CX-5 before choosing the 2.5 version last year. I also live at 5k+ feet, so the extra power wasn't just a luxury for me. The power output between the two engines is remarkable, but the 2.0 in the smaller Mazda 3 will feel right at home, and the 2.5 should be for those who love cars with more power than needed.
Remember that the same 2.5 engine in the 3 also powers the CX-5 and the Mazda 6.
184 hp and 185 ft-lbs in that smaller car are going to be smile inducing when you have nice roads to play with.
BC.
My wife's 07 3 with the 2.5L has been a great car. We have about 90k miles on it. Runs great.
What are your thoughts on the power differences between the 2.0L and 2.5L in the hatchback?
The 2014 3 with the 2.0L and 6spd MT will get 40 mpg. That's a very attractive number. This car will be one of my next choices along with the new WRX.
The 2.5 engine with the i-Eloop system should also bust the 40 mpg mark on the highway.
It uses the capacitor to power the electronics, and decrease the load on the alternator at highway speeds, which decreases engine drag, and improves fuel economy.
I test drove both the 2.0 and the 2.5 in the CX-5 before choosing the 2.5 version last year. I also live at 5k+ feet, so the extra power wasn't just a luxury for me. The power output between the two engines is remarkable, but the 2.0 in the smaller Mazda 3 will feel right at home, and the 2.5 should be for those who love cars with more power than needed.
Remember that the same 2.5 engine in the 3 also powers the CX-5 and the Mazda 6.
184 hp and 185 ft-lbs in that smaller car are going to be smile inducing when you have nice roads to play with.
BC.