2.5 S Premium Hatchback FWD
What the 2.5 S Premium Hatchback adds over the 2.5 S Sedan (+$7,000)
| Spec | 2.5 S Sedan | 2.5 S Premium Hatchback |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3111 lbs | 3058 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3111 lbs | 3058 lbs |
| Front headroom | 38 in | 37.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.3 in | 36.5 in |
| MPG (city) | 27 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 36 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $24,650 | $31,650 |
| Overall height | 56.9 in | 56.7 in |
| Overall length | 183.5 in | 175.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 53.5 in | 53.4 in |
| Tire size | 205/60R16 | 215/45R18 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| Transmission type | automatic | manual |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 7 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 18 x 7J inch aluminum alloy wheels - with Black Metallic Finish, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support w/ 2-position memory, Active Driving Display (windshield type) with Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), Air conditioning - dual-zone automatic climate control, Alexa Built-In, Bose® 12-speaker audio sound system with Centerpoint®2 and AudioPilot®2, Front grille - gloss black finish, Gear selector - leather-wrapped, Headlights - adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS), Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments, Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) [Hatchback - 2.5 S PREMIUM, manual trans only], Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system, P215/45R18 all-season tires, Power-sliding glass moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close, Qi Wireless Phone Charger, Rear combination lights - Signature Illumination, SKYACTIV®-MT 6-Speed Manual Transmission (FWD) [Hatchback only], Seat material - leather (black or red) [Hatchback Premium / Turbo Premium Plus], Seat material - leather (black or white) / leather (black or red), Side mirrors - body-color, dual power remote [Hatchback - 2.5 S PREMIUM only], Side mirrors - driver and passenger heated, Side mirrors - tilt in reverse with memory positioning, SiriusXM® satellite radio with 3-month trial subscription (n/a AK & HI), Steering wheel - leather-wrapped, Storage - cup holders, (2) front & (2) rear (in armrest), Storage - front seatback pocket (passenger), Storage - front seatback pocket (passenger), Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder, Sun visors - dual covered vanity mirrors with illumination and extensions, Windshield wipers - rain-sensing, variable-intermittent, i-ACTIV AWD
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 280 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 265 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Mazda Connected Services |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Overall length | 175.6 in |
| Overall width | 70.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2488 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 186 hp |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 36.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 35.1 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $31,650 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 55.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 53.4 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack-and-pinion, Electric Power Steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent, MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion Beam Axle |
Tires
| Tire size | 215/45R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.9 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | manual |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3058 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3058 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety28 std · 0 opt
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with stop and go function
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Advanced dual front air bags
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Lane Keep Assist
- Rearview camera
- Side impact air curtains (front and rear) with roll-over protection
- Side-impact air bags - front & rear
- Driver Attention Alert
- 3-point safety belts for all seating positions
- Active Driving Display (windshield type) with Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Child safety rear door locks
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Front & Rear safety-belt pretensioners with force limiters
- Headlights - high beam control (HBC)
- Hill Launch Assist and Auto Hold
- Knee air bags (Driver and Passenger side)
- LATCH rear seat child safety seat anchors & upper tether anchors
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) [Hatchback - 2.5 S PREMIUM, manual trans only]
- Rear Seat Alert
- Seat belt warning/reminder for driver, front passenger and rear passengers
- Smart Brake Support with pedestrian, bicycles or motorcycles detection (SBS)
- Vehicle Exit Warning
- Engine immobilizer anti-theft system
- Tire pressure monitoring system - individual- (TPMS)
Infotainment14 std · 0 opt
- MAZDA CONNECT™ Infotainment System - Mazda Connect Wi-Fi / In vehicle Wi-Fi
- 8-speaker audio system with Mazda Harmonic Acoustics
- 8.8" full-color center display
- AM/FM/Radio
- Alexa Built-In
- Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™ integration
- Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio capability
- Bose® 12-speaker audio sound system with Centerpoint®2 and AudioPilot®2
- MAZDA CONNECT™ Infotainment System
- Multi-function Commander control
- Qi Wireless Phone Charger
- SiriusXM® satellite radio with 3-month trial subscription (n/a AK & HI)
- Steering wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls
- USB Type-C Audio Inputs (2 ports)
Convenience6 std · 0 opt
- Push button start
- Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls
- Illuminated entry system
- Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system
- Power door locks - speed sensitive with 2-stage unlocking
- Power windows with one-touch down/up feature (4)
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Air conditioning - dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heater / defroster
Seating8 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support w/ 2-position memory
- Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments
- 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat
- 5-passenger seating capacity
- 60/40 split one-touch fold-down and reclining rear seatback
- Headrests - Front (height-adjustable: Driver and Passenger) & rear (removable - 3 passengers)
- Seat material - leather (black or red) [Hatchback Premium / Turbo Premium Plus]
- Seat material - leather (black or white) / leather (black or red)
Interior24 std · 0 opt
- 7-inch LCD meter display
- Ambient temperature
- Assist handles - (4)
- Cargo area light
- Coat hooks (2) Rear
- Digital clock
- Fuel gauge
- Gear selector - leather-wrapped
- Map lights (LED)
- Multi-Information Display (MID) - Speedometer, Odometer, Trip Meter, Outside Temperature, Distance-To-Empty, Average Fuel Economy, Current fuel economy, i-Activsense display, Compass Display, Door-Ajar/Liftgate-Ajar Warning indication, Message Display
- Speedometer
- Steering wheel - leather-wrapped
- Storage - center console armrest with covered storage compartments
- Storage - cup holders, (2) front & (2) rear (in armrest)
- Storage - glove compartment
- Storage, bottle holder, front (2) and rear (2) door panels
- Tachometer
- Rearview mirror - manual day/night
- Steering wheel - tilt & telescopic
- Sun visors - dual covered vanity mirrors with illumination and extensions
- Floor mats - carpeted
- Storage - front seatback pocket (passenger)
- Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder
- Trip computer - Odometer, Trip meter A & B, current and average fuel economy
Exterior23 std · 0 opt
- Power-sliding glass moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close
- 18 x 7J inch aluminum alloy wheels - with Black Metallic Finish
- Brake light - center high-mount
- Dual exhaust outlets
- Front grille - gloss black finish
- Headlights - LED
- Headlights - adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS)
- Headlights - auto On/Off feature
- Headlights - daytime running lights (LED)
- License plate lamp (LED)
- P215/45R18 all-season tires
- Rear combination lights
- Rear combination lights - Signature Illumination
- Rear lip spoiler - black (PIO) [Sedan] / Rear hatch spoiler - black (Premium Plus Unique - PIO) [Hatchback]
- Side garnish - black
- Side mirrors - body-color, dual power remote [Hatchback - 2.5 S PREMIUM only]
- Side mirrors - body-color, dual power remote with LED turn signal indicators
- Side mirrors - driver and passenger heated
- Side mirrors - tilt in reverse with memory positioning
- Windshield wipers - rain-sensing, variable-intermittent
- Windshield wipers - rear intermittent with washer
- Rear window defogger with timer
- T125/70D16 temporary spare tire / T125/80D16 temporary spare tire
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- i-ACTIV AWD
- SKYACTIV-G® 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with Cylinder Deactivation
- SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS: G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus)
- SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-Speed AT with manual-shift mode and Sport mode
- SKYACTIV®-MT 6-Speed Manual Transmission (FWD) [Hatchback only]
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
- Front Suspension - MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
- Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
- Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes and rear solid disc brakes
- Rear Suspension - Torsion Beam
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Cargo Cover [Hatchback only]
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Mazda3. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 S Premium Hatchback?
The manufacturer lists $31,650 for the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 S Premium Hatchback. That is $7,000 above the 2.5 S Sedan, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 S Premium Hatchback add over the 2.5 S Sedan?
Against the 2.5 S Sedan, 31 features become standard that the 2.5 S Sedan does not and 16 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.