2023 BMW 1 Series vs 2024 Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison

    BMW 1 Series

    Mazda Mazda 3

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    2023 BMW
    1 Series
    vs
    2024 Mazda
    Mazda 3
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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    8.0
    0.0
    Based on the BMW 1 Series
    Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 TOURING
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    42L
    248 to 315 km
    51L
    296 to 337 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $49,900 - $72,900
    $30,470 - $42,470
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    CarExpert's Take

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    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Incredibly stylish inside and out
    • Solid, sporty handling
    • Packed full of tech
    Misses
    • Compromised cabin space
    • Overreactive driver monitoring
    • Only adequate performance

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)

    Colours Available

    The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire (+$1308)
    • Melbourne Red (+$1308)
    • M Misano Blue (+$1308)
    • Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
    • Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)

    The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.

    The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:

    • Platinum Quartz Metallic
    • Sonic Silver Metallic
    • Deep Crystal Blue Mica
    • Jet Black Mica
    • Snowflake White Pearl Mica

    The following finishes cost an additional $495:

    • Polymetal Grey Metallic
    • Soul Red Crystal Metallic
    • Machine Grey Metallic

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJELECT DIRECT INJ
    Size (cc)
    1499 - 19981998 - 2488
    Size (L)
    1.5L, 2.0L2.5L, 2.0L
    Induction
    TURBO 3, TURBO 4INLINE 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 1616
    Power
    103kW - 225kW114kW - 139kW
    Power RPM
    4200 - 50006000
    Torque
    220Nm - 450Nm200Nm - 252Nm
    Torque RPM
    1480 - 18004000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 1113

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