Is the manual 3 faster?

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Oct 24, 2007 | 09:47 AM

Carlb328

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Is the manual 3 faster?

I did a quick search and didn't see this: is there much of a difference between the manual Mazda3 and automatic ones? I have a '07 i touring with the "sport" automatic, or whatever it's called. I may have to get another car because my girlfriend's moving out, so I'd like to know if it's worth the inconvenience in traffic to have the manual.

Oct 24, 2007 | 09:52 AM

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RE: Is the manual 3 faster?

Manuals are usually a few tenths of a second faster and also have better gas mileage.

Oct 24, 2007 | 09:53 AM

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well i find that a manual is alot faster then an automatic. with the cars that are automatic to the cars that are manual, in which i have driven, the manual definitly has more pep. no questions asked

Oct 24, 2007 | 10:03 AM

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Manuals, once you're familiar with it, are faster. They lose less power between the engine and the tranny, so you get more power to the wheels. They're also lighter.

Oct 24, 2007 | 10:06 AM

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I meant the 3 specifically. Since it is a "sport" automatic, and it is marketed as a sporty small car, and it is a 4 speed, maybe they tried to minimize the difference. If they wanted to, they could practically eliminate the difference with gearing, so I wanted to hear a report from someone who's driven both the manual and automatic 3 with the 2.0.

Oct 24, 2007 | 01:13 PM

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my younger sister drives a 2.0 liter mazda3 with automatic transmission...her car is frustratingly slow compared to my manual transmission 2.3 liter.

Oct 24, 2007 | 01:58 PM

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I meant the 3 specifically. Since it is a "sport" automatic, and it is marketed as a sporty small car, and it is a 4 speed, maybe they tried to minimize the difference. If they wanted to, they could practically eliminate the difference with gearing, so I wanted to hear a report from someone who's driven both the manual and automatic 3 with the 2.0.

when i went for a test drive i drove the 2.0 that was automatic. wasnt bad. but mine which is a 2.0 as well and is standard. is peppier then automatic by far to me. i mean yes its the same car but the standard is quite peppier not to mention alot more fun

Oct 24, 2007 | 03:09 PM

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Thank you, just what I needed to hear. They're cheaper too.

Oct 24, 2007 | 03:24 PM

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I just looked on Yahoo autos, the i versions have 3.68 final drive, and the S has 3.86, so unless that's a typo then the S is definitely worth it. BTW does the "base" S model have power locks and windows?