Mazda Mazda3
While the Mazda3 sedan and Mazda3 Sport hatchback may not be as practical as their rivals in terms of passenger and cargo space, they shine when it comes to refinement, handling and driving dynamics. The available engines are not the most fuel-efficient out there, but they deliver above-average performance with either 191 hp (naturally aspirated) or up to 250 hp (turbocharged). A new generation of the Mazda3 is likely coming for 2026.
Mazda Mazda3
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$33,000 (2024) |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$621/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 l I-4 |
| Power | 191 hp @ 6,000 rpm (142 kW) |
| Torque | 186 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (252 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Compact Car |
| Assembly | Salamanca, MX / Hōfu, JP |
| Generation | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 666 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 175 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | standard |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | not available |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/45R18 |
| Rear tires | P215/45R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,662 mm (184″) |
| Width | 1,795 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,445 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm (107″) |
| Weight | 1,417 kg (3,124 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 374 l and 940 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 204 km/h (127 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 40 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/unlimited |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/unlimited |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 5/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |