7.8
2024 Mazda 3 G20 Touring review
The Mazda 3 is a premium-looking sedan inside and out, but the driving experience isn't quite as upscale as its looks suggest.
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William Stopford
Mazda Mazda 3 vs BYD Seal Comparison
Mazda Mazda 3
BYD Seal
2024 Mazda
Mazda 3
vs
2024 BYD
Seal
How they stack...
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7.8
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 TOURING VISION
Based on the BYD Seal
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
51L
296 to 337 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$30,470 - $42,470
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Elegant exterior
- Upscale interior
- Sporty handling
Misses
- Ride could be smoother
- Cabin could be quieter, roomier
- Powertrain merely average
NA
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
NA
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
The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:
- Arctic Blue
- Atlantis Grey
- Aurora White
- Cosmos Black
- Shark Grey
Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.
Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.
The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | - | |
