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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Josh Nevett
Mazda Mazda 3 vs Mini 3D Hatch Comparison
Mazda Mazda 3
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2025 Mazda
Mazda 3
vs
2025 Mini
3D Hatch
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
51L
296 to 337 km
40L - 44L
212 to 304 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$31,190 - $43,310
$41,990 - $63,990
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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
NA
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
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 100kW - 190kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4500 - 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 220Nm - 380Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 100 - 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
