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 Subaru WRX Comparison
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2025 Mazda
Mazda 3
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WRX
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Based on the Subaru WRX CLUB SPEC (AWD)
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
51L
296 to 337 km
63L
536 to 655 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$31,190 - $43,310
$45,990 - $63,290
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Chassis upgrades are a step forward
- Recaro seats hug you in the right places
- Yes, we love that rear wing
Misses
- Still not nearly noisy enough
- For a Club Spec, it's quite tame
- The performance game has moved on
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
Colour options vary depending on the body style. The sedan offers eight colour options while the Sportswagon offers the same range of colours except for Solar Orange.
- Crystal Black
- Sapphire Blue
- WR Blue
- Magnetite Grey
- Ignition Red
- Ice Silver
- Ceramic White
Only available for the WRX Sedan:
- Solar Orange
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 2387 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 202kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 86 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
