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2025 MG 5 review
Australia’s cheapest sedan is a value-packed offering – so long as you’re okay to go without some safety things…
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Matt Campbell
MG MG5 vs Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
MG MG5
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Mazda Mazda 3
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2025 MG
MG5
vs
2025 Mazda
Mazda 3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the MG MG5 ESSENCE
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
285 to 330 km
51L
296 to 337 km
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,990 - $28,990
$31,190 - $43,310
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional value for money
- Long warranty and service plan
- Excellent ride comfort on rubbish roads
Misses
- Some issues with DCT calibration
- Lacking lots of active safety tech
- Shorter service intervals than some
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
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 82kW - 119kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 250Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4500 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
