Verified Performance Tests
Updated Apr 2026 · 61 recorded runs
Mazda Mazda3 0–60 Times
The Mazda Mazda3 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 61 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mazda Mazda3 is the 2021 Mazda Mazda3 Turbo Premium Plus Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.10 seconds at 99.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mazda Mazda3 is the 2011 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring Sedan, which took 9.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.90 seconds at 82.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Mazda Mazda3 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.54 seconds The average quarter mile time is 15.82 seconds at 89.37 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.6sec
2021 Turbo Premium Plus Sedan
Average 0–60
7.54sec
Across 61 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.82sec
@ 89.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.1sec
2011 i Touring
Across 61 verified runs, the Mazda Mazda3 ranges from 5.6 to 9.1 seconds 0–60, with a 7.54-second average.
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Tests by model year
61 tests · 19 years
▾
2025
Mazda Mazda3 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.70
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#14
2025 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 S Premium 5-door Hatchback
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 89.9 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
89.9 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
26 C / 36 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#14 of 61
#31
2025 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 S Carbon Edition Sedan
7.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
90.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
26 C / 35 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#31 of 61
2023
Mazda Mazda3 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.20
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#03
2023 Mazda Mazda3 Turbo Premium Plus 5-door Hatchback
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H / 28.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 61
#36
2023 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 S Carbon Edition 5-door Hatchback
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.90s
¼ mi @ 89.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.90 sec
Trap Speed
89.5 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
26 C / 33 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#36 of 61
2022
Mazda Mazda3 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#04
2022 Mazda Mazda3 Turbo Premium Plus Sedan
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 94.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
94.6 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
23 C / 32 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 61
2021
Mazda Mazda3 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.33
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.80
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#01
2021 Mazda Mazda3 Turbo Premium Plus Sedan
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.10s
¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
23 C / 32 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 61
#02
2021 Mazda Mazda3 Turbo Premium Plus 5-door Hatchback
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 95.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
95.5 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 61
#32
2021 Mazda Mazda3 Premium Sedan
7.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
90.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
25 C / 33 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#32 of 61
2020
Mazda Mazda3 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.47
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.70
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#07
2020 Mazda Mazda3 Premium 5-door Hatchback
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
25 C / 35 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 61
#22
2020 Mazda Mazda3 Premium 5-door Hatchback
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 90.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
90.6 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
25 C / 35 H / 28.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#22 of 61
#50
2020 Mazda Mazda3 Premium Sedan
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 87.7 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
87.7 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
25 C / 33 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#50 of 61
2019
Mazda Mazda3 · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.18
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.53
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#09
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Premium Sedan
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
27 C / 36 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#9 of 61
#10
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Premium Sedan
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 91.2 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
91.2 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
27 C / 36 H / 31.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#10 of 61
#12
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Premium 5-door Hatchback
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
24 C / 32 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#12 of 61
#15
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Premium 5-door Hatchback
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
25 C / 35 H / 31 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#15 of 61
#16
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Premium 5-door Hatchback
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
25 C / 35 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#16 of 61
#17
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Premium Sedan
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 90.3 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
90.3 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
27 C / 36 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#17 of 61
2018
Mazda Mazda3 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.50
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#11
2018 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring Sedan
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
27 C / 36 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#11 of 61
2017
Mazda Mazda3 · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.38
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.74
sec
Recorded Tests
5
#05
2017 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring Sedan
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
27 C / 36 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 61
#23
2017 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring 5-door Hatchback
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
25 C / 33 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#23 of 61
#24
2017 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring Sedan
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 89.9 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
89.9 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
27 C / 36 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#24 of 61
#25
2017 Mazda Mazda3 Touring 2.5 5-door Hatchback
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
25 C / 33 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#25 of 61
#44
2017 Mazda Mazda3 Touring Sedan
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 37 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#44 of 61
2016
Mazda Mazda3 · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.68
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.00
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#06
2016 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring 5-door Hatchback
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
27 C / 37 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 61
#33
2016 Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring Sedan
7.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
29 C / 41 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#33 of 61
#48
2016 Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring Sedan
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
30 C / 41 H / 33 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#48 of 61
#55
2016 Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring Sedan
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 85.7 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
85.7 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
30 C / 41 H / 32 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#55 of 61
2015
Mazda Mazda3 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.35
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.60
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#18
2015 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring 5-door Hatchback
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
26 C / 35 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#18 of 61
#26
2015 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring 5-door Hatchback
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
26 C / 35 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#26 of 61
2014
Mazda Mazda3 · 8 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.54
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.84
sec
Recorded Tests
8
#08
2014 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring 5-door Hatchback
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 38 H / 33.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#8 of 61
#13
2014 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring 5-door Hatchback
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 38 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#13 of 61
#19
2014 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring 5-door Hatchback
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
90.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 38 H / 29.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#19 of 61
#27
2014 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring 5-door Hatchback
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 38 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#27 of 61
#37
2014 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring Sedan
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.90s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.90 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
30 C / 41 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#37 of 61
#42
2014 Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring Sedan
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 87.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
87.6 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
29 C / 41 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#42 of 61
#45
2014 Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring 5-door Hatchback
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.30s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
29 C / 40 H / 32 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#45 of 61
#53
2014 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring Sedan
8.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 86.4 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
86.4 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
30 C / 41 H / 36 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#53 of 61
2013
Mazda Mazda3 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.50
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#54
2013 Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring Sedan
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 85.9 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
85.9 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 40 H / 25.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#54 of 61
2012
Mazda Mazda3 · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.25
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.38
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#43
2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring Sedan
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 86.8 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
86.8 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
27 C / 39 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#43 of 61
#46
2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring Sedan
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
27 C / 39 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#46 of 61
#56
2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring Sedan
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 86.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
86.5 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 40 H / 37.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#56 of 61
#60
2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring Sedan
8.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.90s
¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 40 H / 33 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#60 of 61
2011
Mazda Mazda3 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.37
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#28
2011 Mazda Mazda3 s Sport Sedan
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
22 C / 29 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#28 of 61
#51
2011 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring Sedan
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 86.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
86.5 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
22 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#51 of 61
#61
2011 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring Sedan
9.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.90s
¼ mi @ 82.7 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
82.7 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
24 C / 33 H / 27.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#61 of 61
2010
Mazda Mazda3 · 9 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.93
sec
Recorded Tests
9
#20
2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Sport 5-door Hatchback
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
90.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
21 C / 29 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#20 of 61
#29
2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Sport 5-door Hatchback
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
21 C / 29 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#29 of 61
#34
2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring 5-door Hatchback
7.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 87.8 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
87.8 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
21 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#34 of 61
#35
2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring Sedan
7.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 89.3 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
89.3 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
21 C / 29 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#35 of 61
#38
2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring 5-door Hatchback
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
21 C / 29 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#38 of 61
#39
2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring Sedan
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 87.8 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
87.8 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
21 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#39 of 61
#40
2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring Sedan
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
21 C / 29 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#40 of 61
#47
2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring 5-door Hatchback
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
22 C / 29 H / 24.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#47 of 61
#59
2010 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring Sedan
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.70s
¼ mi @ 83.1 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
83.1 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
24 C / 33 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#59 of 61
2008
Mazda Mazda3 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.60
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#57
2008 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring Sedan
8.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.60s
¼ mi @ 84.1 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
84.1 mph
Engine
2.3L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
22 C / 29 H / 20.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#57 of 61
2007
Mazda Mazda3 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#21
2007 Mazda Mazda3 s Touring Sedan
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
2.3L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
22 C / 30 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#21 of 61
2005
Mazda Mazda3 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.35
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.25
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#52
2005 Mazda Mazda3 s 5-door Hatchback
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 86.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
86.6 mph
Engine
2.3L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
22 C / 29 H / 22.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#52 of 61
#58
2005 Mazda Mazda3 s Sedan
8.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 85.7 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
85.7 mph
Engine
2.3L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
21 C / 26 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#58 of 61
2004
Mazda Mazda3 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.13
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#30
2004 Mazda Mazda3 s 5-door Hatchback
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
2.3L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
22 C / 29 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#30 of 61
#41
2004 Mazda Mazda3 s 5-door Hatchback
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
90.0 mph
Engine
2.3L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
22 C / 29 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#41 of 61
#49
2004 Mazda Mazda3 s 5-door Hatchback
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.30s
¼ mi @ 86.7 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
86.7 mph
Engine
2.3L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
22 C / 29 H / 26.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#49 of 61
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Performance distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
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Frequently asked
6 questions
The quickest Mazda Mazda3 on record is the 2021 Mazda Mazda3 Turbo Premium Plus Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.10 seconds at 99.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mazda Mazda3 is the 2011 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring Sedan, which takes 9.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.90 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 61 verified runs, a Mazda Mazda3 reaches 60 mph in 7.54 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.82 seconds at roughly 89.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 19 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mazda Mazda3 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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