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 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Comparison
Mazda Mazda 3
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
2024 Mazda
Mazda 3
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
0.0
7.8
NA
0.0
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Based on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Best suitable for...
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
51L
296 to 352 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$31,190 - $43,190
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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
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
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2497 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | - | |
