2024 Mazda 3 G20 Pure review
A lot of small crossovers are just higher-riding hatchbacks anyway, so why not just get an OG hatchback like the Mazda 3?
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2022 Mazda Mazda 3 vs 2024 Toyota Corolla Comparison
Mazda Mazda 3
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Toyota Corolla
2022 Mazda
Mazda 3
vs
2024 Toyota
Corolla
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 PURE
Based on the Toyota Corolla ASCENT SPORT HEV
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
51L
281 to 337 km
43L - 50L
168 to 300 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$31,990 - $32,990
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-appointed interior
- Plenty of safety equipment
- Engaging handling
Misses
- Pricier servicing than key rivals
- Rear-seat and boot space could be better
- Ride could be smoother
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Affordable
- Efficient
- Spacious (as a sedan)
Misses
- Spartan
- Uninspiring
- Potential supply constraints
Colours Available
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
Corolla Hatchback models are available in the following finishes:
- Sunstone Orange
- Lunar Blue
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Jasper Red
Of these, only Sunstone Orange and Glacier White can’t be had with a black roof in ZR guise.
Sedan models are available in the following colours:
- Dark Grey
- Eclipse Black
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Celestite Grey
- Atomic Rush
- Saturn Blue
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 1798 - 1987 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.5L | 1.8L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 72kW - 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 142Nm - 203Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4000 | 3600 - 4600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 16.3 | 13 - 13.05 | |
