Mazda Mazda 3 vs Volkswagen Polo Comparison

    Mazda Mazda 3

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    Volkswagen Polo

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    2025 Mazda
    Mazda 3
    vs
    2025 Volkswagen
    Polo
    Select Variants...

    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    51L
    296 to 337 km
    40L
    216 to 260 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $31,190 - $43,310
    $30,790 - $41,790
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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
    William Stopford
    News Editor
    William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Generally punchy, refined powertrain
    • Good fuel economy
    • Classy styling inside and out
    Misses
    • It's not cheap
    • Firm ride
    • Missing some safety features found in some entry-level rivals

    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 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style come with the following colour choices:

    • Pure White
    • Reef Blue Metallic
    • Reflect Silver Metallic
    • Smokey Grey Metallic
    • Vibrant Violet Metallic
    • Deep Black Pearl

    All bar Pure White cost an extra $600.

    The 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with the following colour choices:

    • Pure White
    • Kings Red Premium Metallic ($300)
    • Reef Blue Metallic
    • Smokey Grey Metallic
    • Deep Black Pearl

    Specs

    Type
    PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO
    Size (cc)
    1998 - 2488999 - 1984
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L2.0L, 1.0L
    Cylinders
    44, 3
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1612 - 16
    Power
    114kW - 139kW85kW - 147kW
    Power RPM
    60004390 - 5000
    Torque
    200Nm - 252Nm200Nm - 320Nm
    Torque RPM
    40001450 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    -76.4 - 92.8
    Compression Ratio
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