2025 Mazda CX-3 review
The Mazda CX-3 continues to be a top-seller in Australia, and it's easy to see why even if it's starting to show its age.
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Max Davies
Volkswagen T-Cross vs Mazda CX-3 Comparison
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2025 Volkswagen
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Based on the Volkswagen T-Cross
Based on the Mazda CX-3 G20 EVOLVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L
224 km
48L
302 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$33,990 - $40,990
$26,950 - $38,890
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Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Super easy to drive
- Sturdy build quality
- Adaptive cruise now standard
Misses
- Tech is showing its age
- High-speed handling isn't ideal
- Thirstier than expected
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW | 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm | 195Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 2800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
