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About the Mazda 3
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 Mazda 3 is a small car offered in both 4D sedan and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $25,590 for the G20 Pure variant and topping out at $42,090 for the X20 Astina.
There are 13 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2020.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (114kW/200Nm), 2.5L petrol direct injection (139kW/252Nm) and 2.0L supercharger gasoline direct injection with hcci (132kW/224Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2021 Mazda 3 was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2021 Mazda 3 Price
G20 Touring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,590 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $29,790 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $30,590 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,590 |
G20 Touring Vision
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $31,290 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,590 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,590 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $32,590 |
G25 Astina
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $37,790 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $38,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $38,790 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $38,790 |
X20 Astina
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $40,590 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $41,090 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $41,590 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $42,090 |
G25 GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $34,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $34,290 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $35,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $35,290 |
G20 Pure
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,590 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $26,990 |
G20 Evolve
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,390 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $27,390 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $28,390 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,590 |
G25 Evolve
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $30,490 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,190 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $31,190 |
G25 GT Vision
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $36,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $36,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $37,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $37,090 |
G25 Evolve Vision
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $31,690 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,990 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $32,690 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,990 |
G20 Pure Vision
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $27,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $28,090 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,490 |
G20 Evolve Vision
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $28,890 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,090 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $29,890 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,090 |
100th Anniversary
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $40,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $40,090 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Mazda 3 Dimensions
1440mm
1795mm
4460mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy
There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 3
The most fuel efficient Mazda 3 is the X20 Astina with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L SUPERCHARGER GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION WITH HCCI and uses 5.3L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda 3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the G25 Evolve with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6.6L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda 3?
The Mazda 3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Mazda 3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda 3?
The Mazda 3 offers a 5 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.
Mazda 3 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda 3 is the G20 Pure that starts from $25,590.
The most expensive Mazda 3 is the X20 Astina that starts from $42,090.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: G20 Pure, G20 Pure Vision, G20 Evolve, G20 Evolve Vision, G20 Touring, G25 Evolve, G20 Touring Vision, G25 Evolve Vision, G25 GT, G25 GT Vision, G25 Astina, 100th Anniversary and X20 Astina.
The largest Mazda 3 is the G20 Pure which measures 1795mm wide, 4460mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda 3 is the G25 Evolve which has 139kW of power from its 2.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Mazda 3 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda 3 is the G25 Evolve which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda 3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or premium unleaded.