7.9
2024 Mazda 3 G20 Pure review
A lot of small crossovers are just higher-riding hatchbacks anyway, so why not just get an OG hatchback like the Mazda 3?
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William Stopford
2022 Mazda Mazda 3 vs 2022 Volkswagen Golf Comparison
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 PURE
Based on the Volkswagen Golf GTi
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
51L
281 to 337 km
50L - 55L
290 to 429 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$31,990 - $32,990
$32,790 - $54,490
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-appointed interior
- Plenty of safety equipment
- Engaging handling
Misses
- Pricier servicing than key rivals
- Rear-seat and boot space could be better
- Ride could be smoother
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Remains the consummate all-rounder
- Impressive front differential and DSG
- Price cut is very welcome
Misses
- Interior remains a Golf 8 weak point
- Evolution, not revolution under the bonnet
- Stock isn't as abundant as it once was
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
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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
On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.
The following shades are available on the core range:
- Candy White
- Deep Black
- Dolphin Grey
- Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
- Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
- Atlantic Blue
- Pomello Yellow
All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey
- Deep Black
- Moonstone Grey
- Atlantic Blue
- Kings Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.5L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5000 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 250Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 16.3 | 9.3 - 10.5 | |
