2026 Mazda MAZDA3 Sedan overview — including trims, fuel economy, performance, and key features for the compact four-door Mazda: 

🚗 Quick Overview

The 2026 Mazda 3 Sedan is a stylish compact car with a balanced blend of efficiency, comfort, and driving dynamics. It’s offered with naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines, and front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard with optional i-Activ AWD® on many trims. 

Seating: 5 passengers
Cargo Space: ~13.2 cu ft trunk
Transmission: 6-speed automatic (manual available on select non-sedan trims) 

🔧 Engines & Performance

🔹 Base 2.5 L Naturally Aspirated

• Engine: SKYACTIV-G 2.5 L I-4

• Horsepower: ~186 hp

• Torque: ~186 lb-ft

• Great balance of everyday performance and efficiency. 

🔥 Turbo 2.5 L (Available on High Trim)

• Engine: SKYACTIV-G 2.5 L Turbo

• Horsepower: ~227 hp

• Torque: Up to ~310 lb-ft

• More spirited acceleration and stronger passing power. 

⛽ EPA Fuel Economy

Base 2.5 L Sedan — Front-Wheel Drive

• City: ~27 MPG

• Highway: ~36 MPG

• Combined: ~30 MPG
  (Some variations list 28/37 MPG on FWD variants) 

AWD (i-Activ AWD®) Versions

• Fuel economy slightly lower — around 26 city / 34–35 highway MPG. 

Turbo 2.5 L AWD

• City: ~23 MPG

• Highway: ~32 MPG

• Combined: ~27 MPG 

Actual EPA figures can vary slightly by trim/options.

📊 Trim Levels & Pricing (Approx, Sedan)

(Prices exclude taxes, fees, and destination charges and may vary by dealer.)

📱 Features & Tech

Across the lineup, 2026 Mazda3 Sedan models offer a premium-leaning interior with features like:

• Mazda Connect infotainment (typically 8.8″-10.25″ display) with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto 

• Advanced i-Activsense safety suite (adaptive cruise, lane assist, blind-spot monitoring) 

• Leatherette or leather upholstery on higher trims 

• Optional i-Activ AWD® for better all-weather traction 

🛣️ What It’s Like

The Mazda3 Sedan is known for engaging handling, a relatively upscale interior for the class, and strong highway efficiency — especially in non-turbo FWD versions. The turbo variant adds performance while trading some fuel economy. 

📌 Bottom Line

Best for you if you want:

• A stylish, comfortable compact sedan with solid fuel economy (~27–36 MPG FWD). 

• A premium-leaning interior and modern tech at a compact-car price. 

• Optional turbocharged performance and all-wheel drive. 

Let me know if you want a trim comparison or how the 2026 Mazda3 stacks up against rivals like the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla!