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About the Mazda 3
The new Mazda 3 is a small car offered in both 4D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $24,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the G20 Pure variant and topping out at $38,490 for the G25 Astina.
There are 6 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2019.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (114kW/200Nm) and 2.5L petrol direct injection (139kW/252Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2019 Mazda 3 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
85.14 - 103.81 kW/t
58.2 kW/t
155.04 kW/t
Boot Space
295 - 444 litres
295 litres
525 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.1 - 6.6 L/100km
1.1 L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
773 - 836 km
617 km
1,324 km
Price
$24,990 - $38,490
$19,990
$52,490
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
3 - 6 years
1 year
5 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
1,200 kg
800 kg
1,400 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
150 mm
102 mm
163 mm
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2019 Mazda 3 Reviews
2019 Mazda 3 Price
G20 Pure
G20 Evolve
G25 Evolve
G20 Touring
G25 Gt
G25 Astina
*excl. on-roads
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2019 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 3
The most fuel efficient Mazda 3 is the G20 Evolve with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.1L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda 3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the G25 Gt with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mazda 3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mazda 3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.1 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda 3?
The Mazda 3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2019 Mazda 3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda 3?
The Mazda 3 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mazda 3 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda 3 is the G20 Pure that starts from $24,990.
The most expensive Mazda 3 is the G25 Astina that starts from $38,490.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: G20 Pure, G20 Evolve, G20 Touring, G25 Evolve, G25 Gt and G25 Astina.
The largest Mazda 3 is the G20 Pure which measures 1795mm wide, 4460mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda 3 is the G25 Evolve which has 139kW of power from its 2.5L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mazda 3 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda 3 is the G25 Evolve which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda 3 uses Unleaded.