As more than just a Mazda seal of approval, the Skyactiv engine offers technical advancements which includes an impressive ...

All Mazda 3 sedans use a six-speed automatic transmission. At the most frugal end of the spectrum in this comparison are the hybrid models from Honda and Hyundai. The Civic Hybrid is rated at 50 ...

Both engines can be had with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic transmission, the latter adding $1000 to the price. Five grades are offered across the Mazda 3 line-up – Pure, ...

In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, compared with an automatic, and can cut a car's price by $800 to $1,200.