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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Mazda Mazda 3 vs Mini Countryman Comparison
Mazda Mazda 3
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Mini Countryman
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2024 Mazda
Mazda 3
vs
2024 Mini
Countryman
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
51L
296 to 352 km
36L - 61L
86 to 470 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$31,190 - $43,190
$45,000 - $77,990
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp pricing compared to iX1
- Punchy dual-motor drivetrain
- Plenty of space, personalisation
Misses
- Range could be better
- Interior not as plush as iX1
- Getting quite big for a 'Mini'...
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
The 2024 Mini Countryman, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Nanuq White
- Midnight Black II
- Melting Silver III
- Smokey Green
- Legend Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2497 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 3, INLINE 3, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 92kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4500 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 220Nm - 580Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1300 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 9.5 - 11.1 | |
