Compare Mazda 3 BL Sedan facelift vs Mazda 3 BK Sedan vs Volkswagen Passat B5.5
Variants
1.6D
1.6
1.6 AT
2.0
2.0 AT
2.5
2.5 AT
1.6
1.6 2006+
1.6 AT
1.6 AT 2006+
1.6D Euro3
1.6D Euro4
2.0
2.0 2006+
2.0D
1.6
1.8T 150hp
1.8T 150hp AT
1.8T 170hp
1.8T 170hp AT
1.9 TDI 100hp
1.9 TDI 100hp AT
1.9 TDI 130hp 4Motion
1.9 TDI 130hp 5MT
1.9 TDI 130hp 6MT
1.9 TDI 130hp AT
2.0
2.3
2.3 4Motion
2.3 AT
2.5 TDI 4Motion
2.5 TDI 4Motion AT
2.8 4Motion
2.8 4Motion AT
4.0 4Motion
4.0 4Motion AT
Capacity
Coolant Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.0 L / 5.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.4 m / 34.1 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
160 mm / 6.3 in
Size | Height
1470 mm / 57.9 in
1465 mm / 57.7 in
Track Width | Front
1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1515.0 mm / 59.6 in
Wheelbase
2640 mm / 103.9 in
2640 mm / 103.9 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
0.27
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine
L5-VE
Engine | Redline
6200 rpm
Production
Availability
2011 ~ 2013
Reviews
Neofiliac score
42%
35%
62%
Pros
- Good 0.27 drag coefficient
- Small turning circle
- Good towing capacity
- Small turning circle
- Good towing capacity
- Very interesting W8 and VR5 engine options
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- Good 0.27 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
Cons
- Horrible 0-100kph time
- No powerful engine options
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Hatchback version fits the car better
- Bad 0-100kph time
- No powerful engine options
- Only available with small engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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