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
2022 Hyundai Ioniq vs 2024 Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
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Based on the Hyundai Ioniq
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
43L - 45L
47 to 176 km
51L
296 to 352 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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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
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
- Mica Paint (+$495)
- Metallic Paint (+$495)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
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 | ||
| ELECTRIC, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 | 1998 - 2497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 1.6L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 88kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 147Nm - 295Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 13 | |
