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MG MG3 vs Mazda Mazda 2 Comparison

MG MG3

Mazda Mazda 2

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2025 MG

MG3

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2025 Mazda

Mazda 2

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CarExpert Rating

CarExpert Rating

Good

Read the 2025 MG 3 Hybrid+ Excite review

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2024 Mazda 2 G15 Pure manual review

This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.

Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Based on the MG MG3 EXCITE

Based on the Mazda Mazda 2 G15 PURE

Best suitable for...

City driving

Fuel Efficiency

36L - 45L

155 to 302 km

44L

220 to 238 km

Warranty

10 year
warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$18,490 - $29,990

$22,870 - $28,785

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CarExpert's Take

William Stopford

News Editor

William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Attractive cabin with great storage
Smooth, punchy powertrain
Great value for money

Misses

Alarming power loss issue
Annoying active safety technology
Lack of physical switchgear frustrates

Max Davies

Marketplace Journalist

Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Just look at that face
Super easy to drive
It's manual!

Misses

Tiny boot
Second row is underdone
MZD infotainment is dated

Colours Available

Pastel Yellow and Dover White non-metallic finishes are standard.

The following metallic finishes are optional:

Black Pearl
Sloane Silver
Diamond Red
Brighton Blue
Hampstead Grey

Reviews

2025 MG 3 Hybrid+ Excite review

2025 MG 3 Hybrid+ Excite review

The MG 3 Hybrid+ is a surprisingly peppy, enjoyable electrified hatch, but it needs one thing fixed before we can recommend it.

William Stopford

2024 Mazda 2 G15 Pure manual review

2024 Mazda 2 G15 Pure manual review

Mazda's ageing little hatchback is a neat little car for first and last car buyers, if you can live without the latest and greatest tech.

Max Davies

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Specs

Type
MULTI-POINT INJECTION		PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
Size (cc)
1495 - 1498		1496
Size (L)
1.5L		1.5L
Cylinders
4		4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		16
Power
81kW - 155kW		81kW - 82kW
Power RPM
6000		6000
Torque
142Nm - 425Nm		142Nm - 144Nm
Torque RPM
4500		3500 - 4000
Bore Stroke
-		85.8
Compression Ratio
-		-

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