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
Mazda Mazda 3 vs Alfa Romeo Giulia Comparison
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2024 Mazda
Mazda 3
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2024 Alfa Romeo
Giulia
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
51L
296 to 352 km
58L
354 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$31,190 - $43,190
$69,950 - $288,000
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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
NA
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)
NA
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2497 | 1995 - 2894 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.9L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | BI TURBO V6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 206kW - 397kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5250 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 400Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 2250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 9.3 - 10 | |
