Very Good
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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Mazda Mazda 3 vs BYD Seal Comparison
Mazda Mazda 3
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2025 Mazda
Mazda 3
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Based on the BYD Seal PERFORMANCE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
51L
296 to 337 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$31,190 - $43,310
$46,990 - $65,748
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Neck-snapping acceleration
- Comfortable, refined manners
Misses
- Not tuned to be a sports sedan
- Premium-spec makes more sense
- Storage and charging off the pace
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
The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:
- Arctic Blue
- Atlantis Grey
- Aurora White
- Cosmos Black
- Shark Grey
Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.
Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.
The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 150kW - 390kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 310Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
