7.8
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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Josh Nevett
Mazda Mazda 3 vs MG MG5 Comparison
Mazda Mazda 3
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2025 Mazda
Mazda 3
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2025 MG
MG5
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.5.
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Based on the MG MG5 ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
51L
296 to 337 km
50L
285 to 330 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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10 year
warranty
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MSRP
$31,190 - $43,310
$24,990 - $28,990
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional value for money
- Long warranty and service plan
- Excellent ride comfort on rubbish roads
Misses
- Some issues with DCT calibration
- Lacking lots of active safety tech
- Shorter service intervals than some
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 82kW - 119kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 150Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
