About the Mazda 3
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 Mazda 3 is a small car offered in both 4D sedan and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $20,490 for the NEO variant and topping out at $41,290 for the Astina.
There are 7 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (114kW/200Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (129kW/420Nm) and 2.5L petrol direct injection (138kW/250Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2016 Mazda 3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2016 Mazda 3 Price
Touring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $26,290 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,290 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,790 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $26,790 |
Neo
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $22,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,990 |
Maxx
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $22,390 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,390 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $24,390 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,890 |
Astina
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $39,290 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $41,290 |
SP25
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $25,190 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,690 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $27,190 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,190 |
SP25 Astina
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $35,040 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $35,040 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $37,040 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $37,040 |
SP25 GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,790 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $31,790 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,790 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $32,690 |
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2016 Mazda 3 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy
There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 3
The most fuel efficient Mazda 3 is the Astina with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda 3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the SP25 Astina with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6.5L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mazda 3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mazda 3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda 3?
The Mazda 3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2016 Mazda 3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda 3?
The Mazda 3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Mazda 3 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda 3 is the Neo that starts from $20,490.
The most expensive Mazda 3 is the Astina that starts from $41,290.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Neo, Maxx, Touring, SP25, SP25 GT, SP25 Astina and Astina.
The largest Mazda 3 is the Neo which measures 1795mm wide, 4580mm in length and sits 1455mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda 3 is the SP25 which has 138kW of power from its 2.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Mazda 3 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda 3 is the SP25 which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda 3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or diesel.