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
Kia K4 vs Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
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2025 Kia
K4
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2025 Mazda
Mazda 3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.5.
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7.8
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Based on the Kia K4
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
47L
315 to 348 km
51L
296 to 337 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$30,590 - $42,990
$31,190 - $43,310
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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
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Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 - 1999 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 112kW - 142kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 265Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
