Mazda Mazda 3 vs BYD Dolphin Comparison

    Mazda Mazda 3

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    2025 Mazda
    Mazda 3
    vs
    2025 BYD
    Dolphin
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 BYD Dolphin Dynamic review
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    Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
    Based on the BYD Dolphin DYNAMIC
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    51L
    296 to 337 km
    NA
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $31,190 - $43,310
    $29,990 - $42,890
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    CarExpert's Take

    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
    Josh Nevett
    Marketplace Journalist
    Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Class-leading efficiency
    • Similar kit to top-spec Premium
    • Practical cabin
    Misses
    • Half-baked driver assist tech
    • Struggles to keep up with highway traffic
    • Mixed quality of materials

    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

    Specs

    Type
    PETROL DIRECT INJECTION-
    Size (cc)
    1998 - 2488-
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L-
    Cylinders
    4-
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16-
    Power
    114kW - 139kW70kW - 150kW
    Power RPM
    6000-
    Torque
    200Nm - 252Nm180Nm - 310Nm
    Torque RPM
    4000-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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