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 Ford Focus Comparison
Mazda Mazda 3
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Based on the Ford Focus
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
51L
296 to 352 km
52L
333 to 458 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$31,190 - $43,190
$30,990 - $47,990
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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)
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
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 | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2497 | 1497 - 2261 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 134kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 1600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 240Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1750 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 9.7 - 11 | |
