7.8
2025 Mazda 3 review
Beyond equipment upgrades and price rises, the Mazda 3 remains a refined and rewarding small car with a couple of unresolved flaws.
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Josh Nevett
2024 Mazda Mazda 3 vs 2023 Peugeot 308 Comparison
Mazda Mazda 3
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Peugeot 308
2024 Mazda
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2023 Peugeot
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Based on the Peugeot 308 GT PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
51L
296 to 352 km
40L - 52L
56 to 276 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$43,990 - $50,490
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Engaging to drive
- Loaded with safety kit
- Premium cabin
Misses
- Thirsty in traffic
- Tight rear seats, boot
- Expensive servicing
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Massive boot
- Luxurious, interesting interior
Misses
- Needs more grunt at this price
- Driving position is an acquired taste
- Boot space comes at cost of rear legroom
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
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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
Olivine Green is the standard colour on hatchback models, while Avatar Blue is standard on the wagon.
The following metallic finishes are a $690 option:
- Artense Grey
- Nera Black
- Platinum Grey (wagon only)
The following premium metallic finishes are a $1050 option:
- Pearl White
- Elixir Red
- Vertigo Blue (excludes wagon)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2497 | 1199 - 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 1.2L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 96kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 230Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 10.5 | |
