About the Mazda 3
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 2010 Mazda 3 is a small car offered in both 4D sedan and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $21,330 for the NEO variant and topping out at $35,785 for the Sp25 Luxury Pack.
There are 8 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2009.
Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (122kW/227Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (108kW/182Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/360Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2010 Mazda 3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2010 Mazda 3 Price
Neo
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,330 |
2.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,330 |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $21,330 |
2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $23,330 |
Neo Safety Pack
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $21,815 |
2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $23,815 |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,815 |
2.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,815 |
Neo Activematic
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,330 |
2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $23,330 |
Maxx
Maxx Sport
Diesel
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $29,715 |
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $29,230 |
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $29,715 |
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $29,230 |
SP25
SP25 Luxury Pack
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2010 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 3
The most fuel efficient Mazda 3 is the Diesel with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda 3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the SP25 with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mazda 3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Mazda 3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
2.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
2010 Mazda 3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda 3?
The Mazda 3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mazda 3 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda 3 is the Neo that starts from $21,330.
The most expensive Mazda 3 is the SP25 Luxury Pack that starts from $35,785.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Neo, Neo Safety Pack, Neo Activematic, Maxx, Maxx Sport, Diesel, SP25 and SP25 Luxury Pack.
The largest Mazda 3 is the Neo which measures 1755mm wide, 4580mm in length and sits 1470mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda 3 is the SP25 which has 122kW of power from its 2.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Mazda 3 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda 3 is the SP25 which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda 3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or diesel.