Jordan Mulach
Mazda 2 and CX-3 safe in Australia for now, despite reports of demise in Japan
The Mazda 2 and CX-3 will reportedly be axed in Japan later this year, but both small cars will stay on sale in Australia for the time being.
4 Months Ago
Citroen C4 vs Mazda CX-3
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2025 Citroen C4 - Shine
1.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $43,490
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2025 Mazda CX-3 - Sport
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD
From $26,950
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Overview
Variant
Shine
Variant
Sport
Body type
hatchback
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.2L
Engine size
2.0L
Drive type
front
Drive type
front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.1 / 100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.3 / 100km
Power and torque
96kW / 240Nm
Power and torque
110kW / 195Nm
980km
762km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
unleaded
Fuel type
unleaded
Safety rating
4 Stars
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
1.2L
Engine size
2.0L
Cylinders
3cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
980km
762km
Power
96kW at 5500 rpm
Power
110kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
240Nm at 1750 rpm
Torque
195Nm at 2800 rpm
Engine configuration
in-line
Engine configuration
in-line
Fuel injection
petrol direct injection
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
8.5 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
9.5 s
Drive type
front
Drive type
front
Transmission
8 SP AUTOMATIC
Transmission
6 SP AUTOMATIC
Fuel type
unleaded
Fuel type
unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.1 / 100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.3 / 100km
Urban efficiency
0 / 100km
Urban efficiency
7.7 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
5.5 /100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
116g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
143g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4355 mm
Length
4275 mm
Height
1525 mm
Height
1535 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1765 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Ground clearance unladen
—
Front track
1545 mm
Front track
1525 mm
Rear track
1545 mm
Rear track
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Boot space
380 L
Boot space
264 L
Kerb weight
2793 kg
Kerb weight
2859 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1755 kg
Gross vehicle mass
—
Tare weight
1237 kg
Tare weight
1269 kg
Braked towing capacity
1200 kg
Braked towing capacity
1200 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
670 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
640 kg
Towbar
—
Towbar
—
Front tyres
195/60 R18 98H
Front tyres
215/60 R16 95V
Front rims
6.5x18
Front rims
6.5x16
Rear tyres
195/60 R18 98H
Rear tyres
215/60 R16 95V
Rear rims
6.5x18
Rear rims
6.5x16
Spare tyre
spacesaver
Spare tyre
spacesaver
Safety rating
4 Stars
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
standard
Anti-collision system
standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
—
Blind spot monitor
standard
Blind spot monitor
standard
Lane departure warning
standard
Lane departure warning
—
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
standard
Traffic sign recognition
—
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
—
Four wheel drive type
—
Low/high range
—
Low/high range
—
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
—
Differential lock
—
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
standard
Wireless charging
—
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
standard
360° camera
—
Cruise control
standard
Cruise control
standard
Start/stop system
standard
Start/stop system
standard
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
standard
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
—
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
—
Display screen size
10.00 ”
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Seat material
premium leather
Seat material
cloth
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
—
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated steering wheel
yes
Heated steering wheel
—
Air conditioning type
fully-auto
Air conditioning type
—
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
optional
Sunroof
—
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