Mazda 3 2.5 6spd auto or ILX 2.4 8spd aDCT ?

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Old 10-04-2017, 01:21 PM
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Mazda 3 2.5 6spd auto or ILX 2.4 8spd aDCT ?

I’m looking to get a new car. Which do you think is quicker ? An Acura ILX 2.4 with 8-speed auto or another Mazda 3 2.5 with 6-speed auto ? In my test drive, I think the Mazda is better in 0-30. It pushes me back to my seat. Not sure if it’s my imagination.
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https://www.caranddriver.com/mazda/mazda-3
https://www.caranddriver.com/acura/ilx


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Old 10-07-2017, 02:26 PM
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Neither are quick enough to really be having this discussion.
Old 10-07-2017, 09:24 PM
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Youll be alot happier with the ILX than mazda 3..

Youre also asking the wrong question if you wanted fast.. Get a real sports car aha
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How about a Mazda3 s GT with a 2.5 liter 6-Speed Manual instead.
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
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Youll be alot happier with the ILX than mazda 3..

Youre also asking the wrong question if you wanted fast.. Get a real sports car aha
Not related to speed, but the Car and Driver articles gave the ILX 3 stars, while the Mazda3 got 4+ stars.
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Originally Posted by horseshoez
How about a Mazda3 s GT with a 2.5 liter 6-Speed Manual instead.
Would be my choice!




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