2025 MG 4 vs Mazda 3 comparison: Spec battle
Want a premium small car but not sure whether to join the EV revolution or stick with what you know? We compare the MG 4 with the Mazda 3.
2024 MG MG4 vs 2024 Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
MG MG4
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Mazda Mazda 3
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2024 MG
MG4
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2024 Mazda
Mazda 3
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
51L
296 to 352 km
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$37,990 - $59,990
$31,190 - $43,190
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Immensely fast and powerful
- Terrific suspension mods make it more fun
- Looks sick!
Misses
- Brakes need work
- Not that special feeling inside
- Better tyres would change the game
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
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
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
Comparison
Reviews
8.7
2025 MG 4 XPower review
You can’t buy an MG 4 XPower like this… Not yet, anyway. But this hot electric hatch could mark the birth of MG’s take on Hyundai N.
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Matt Campbell
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1998 - 2497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 180kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 350Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 13 | |
