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 Toyota Corolla Comparison
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 TOURING VISION
Based on the Toyota Corolla ZR HYBRID
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
51L
296 to 337 km
43L - 50L
168 to 300 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$30,470 - $42,470
$29,270 - $40,450
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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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Efficient as ever
- Improved interior technology
- Excellent boot
Misses
- Limited headroom up front
- Tight rear seat alongside newer rivals
- Prices are (way) up since launch
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
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
Corolla Hatchback models are available in the following finishes:
- Sunstone Orange
- Lunar Blue
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Jasper Red
Of these, only Sunstone Orange and Glacier White can’t be had with a black roof in ZR guise.
Sedan models are available in the following colours:
- Dark Grey
- Eclipse Black
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Celestite Grey
- Atomic Rush
- Saturn Blue
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | PORT & DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 1798 - 1987 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 72kW - 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 142Nm - 203Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3600 - 4600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 13 - 13.05 | |
