Mazda 3 / Axela II (BL) facelift Sedan (2011-2013)

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Product Overview

Mazda 3 / Axela II (code BL) facelift is an affordable compact sedan in production from 2011 to 2013. It is available with the new Skyactiv powertrain including a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.6 to 2.5 liters.
Moreover, Mazda has made good efforts on the aerodynamics, with an improved 0.27 coefficient of drag to show for it. The relatively high towing capacity and small turning circle remained.
Still, at this size class, the hatchback made a lot more sense, especially the Mazdaspeed3 variant.

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What we found**

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Pros
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Small turning circle
  • 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

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Specifications

1.6D1.61.6 AT2.02.0 AT2.52.5 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity430 L / 15.2 cu-ft430 L / 15.2 cu-ft430 L / 15.2 cu-ft430 L / 15.2 cu-ft430 L / 15.2 cu-ft335 L / 11.8 cu-ft335 L / 11.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 L / 5.3 qt
Fuel Capacity55.0 L / 14.5 gal55.0 L / 14.5 gal55.0 L / 14.5 gal55.0 L / 14.5 gal55.0 L / 14.5 gal60.0 L / 15.9 gal60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers5
Payload575 kg / 1268 lbs560 kg / 1235 lbs575 kg / 1268 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs, 300 mmVentilated discs, 300 mm
Brakes | RearDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDisc, 280 mmDisc, 280 mm
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16205/50 R17205/50 R17205/50 R17205/50 R17
Turning Circle10.4 m / 34.1 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance155 mm / 6.1 in155 mm / 6.1 in155 mm / 6.1 in155 mm / 6.1 in155 mm / 6.1 in119 mm / 4.7 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height1470 mm / 57.9 in
Size | Length4580 mm / 180.3 in4580 mm / 180.3 in4580 mm / 180.3 in4580 mm / 180.3 in4580 mm / 180.3 in4595 mm / 180.9 in4595 mm / 180.9 in
Size | Width1755 mm / 69.1 in | 2002 mm / 78.8 in (mirror unfolded)1755 mm / 69.1 in | 2002 mm / 78.8 in (mirror unfolded)1755 mm / 69.1 in | 2002 mm / 78.8 in (mirror unfolded)1755 mm / 69.1 in | 2002 mm / 78.8 in (mirror unfolded)1755 mm / 69.1 in | 2002 mm / 78.8 in (mirror unfolded)1755 mm / 69.1 in1755 mm / 69.1 in
Track Width | Front1535.0 mm / 60.4 in1535.0 mm / 60.4 in1535.0 mm / 60.4 in1520.0 mm / 59.8 in1520.0 mm / 59.8 in1530.0 mm / 60.2 in1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
Track Width | Rear1530.0 mm / 60.2 in1530.0 mm / 60.2 in1530.0 mm / 60.2 in1515.0 mm / 59.6 in1515.0 mm / 59.6 in1515.0 mm / 59.6 in1515.0 mm / 59.6 in
Weight1240.0 kg / 2733.7 lbs1185.0 kg / 2612.5 lbs1195.0 kg / 2634.5 lbs1265.0 kg / 2788.8 lbs1265.0 kg / 2788.8 lbs1378.0 kg / 3038.0 lbs1404.0 kg / 3095.3 lbs
Wheel Size16 in16 in16 in17 in17 in7J x 177J x 17
Wheelbase2640 mm / 103.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h11.0 sec12.2 sec13.1 sec10.4 sec10.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph10.5 sec11.6 sec12.4 sec9.9 sec10.1 sec
CO2 Emission115 g/km147 g/km171 g/km157 g/km175 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.27
Fuel Economy4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (combined) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (urban) | 3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (highway)6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (combined) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (highway)7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway)6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (combined) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (urban) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway)7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (urban) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (highway)10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway)9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed188.0 km/h / 116.8 mph185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph177.0 km/h / 110.0 mph212.0 km/h / 131.7 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph
Towing Capacity600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)550 kg / 1213 lbs (w/o brakes) | 930 kg / 2050 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)550 kg / 1213 lbs (w/o brakes)550 kg / 1213 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)550 kg / 1213 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5LEVLEV
EngineL5-VE
Engine | Bore75.0 mm / 3.0 in78.0 mm / 3.1 in78.0 mm / 3.1 in87.5 mm / 3.4 in87.5 mm / 3.4 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio16.0:110.0:110.0:111.2:110.0:19.7:19.7:1
Engine | Displacement1.6 L / 95.2 cu-in / 1560.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc2.5 L / 151.9 cu-in / 2489.0 cc2.5 L / 151.9 cu-in / 2489.0 cc
Engine | Power116.0 hp / 86.5 kW @ 3600 rpm105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 6000 rpm105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 6000 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6200 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6500 rpm167.0 hp / 124.5 kW @ 6000 rpm167.0 hp / 124.5 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Redline6200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output74.4 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in67.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in67.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke88.3 mm / 3.5 in83.6 mm / 3.3 in83.6 mm / 3.3 in83.1 mm / 3.3 in83.1 mm / 3.3 in100.0 mm / 3.9 in100.0 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Torque270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1750-2700 rpm145 Nm / 106.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm145 Nm / 106.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm191 Nm / 140.9 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm187 Nm / 137.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm228 Nm / 168.2 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm228 Nm / 168.2 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed5-speed4-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2011 ~ 2013

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