Mazda 3 / Axela III (BM) Sedan (2014-2016)

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Product Overview

Mazda 3 / Axela III (code BM) is an affordable compact sedan in production from 2014 to 2016, whereupon it received a facelift. It is available with a range of inline-4 engine sthat displaced 1.5 to 2.2 liters.
While the Gen3 Mazda 3 is limited to inline-4, the newer Skyactiv powertrain were much more efficient and somewhat more powerful than before. Still, buyers of the Mazda 3, especially in sedan form, must not care too much about driving.
Mazda has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a good 0.26 coefficient of drag to show for it. The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality. The vehicle also comes with a high towing capacity.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 35% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Smart exterior and interior design
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Down to very low 3.8L/100km fuel consumption
  • Good towing capacity
  • Improved long-term reliability
Cons
  • No powerful engine options

What external reviewers found***

External score 66% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent range-topping performance
  • Impressive fuel economy
  • Fantastic infotainment system
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Punchy handling
Cons
  • Lacklustre handling
  • Lacklustre turbocharged engine
  • No high-performance option
  • Uninspiring cabin
  • No turbocharger
  • Fidgety ride
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Specifications

1.5 Skyactiv-D1.5 Skyactiv-D AT1.5 SkyActiv-G2.0 SkyActiv-G2.0 SkyActiv-G AT2.0 Skyactiv-G Hybrid2.2 SkyActiv-D2.2 SkyActiv-D AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity419 L / 14.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity6.9 L / 7.3 qt7.0 L / 7.4 qt5.6 L / 5.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity5.1 L / 5.4 qt5.1 L / 5.4 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt5.1 L / 5.4 qt5.1 L / 5.4 qt
Fuel Capacity51.0 L / 13.5 gal
Passengers5
Payload530 kg / 1168 lbs535 kg / 1179 lbs610 kg / 1345 lbs615 kg / 1356 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs595 kg / 1312 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs605 kg / 1334 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Tire Size205/60 R16
Turning Circle10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance155 mm / 6.1 in
Size | Height1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length4580 mm / 180.3 in
Size | Width1795 mm / 70.7 in | 2053 mm / 80.8 in (mirror unfolded)1795 mm / 70.7 in | 2053 mm / 80.8 in (mirror unfolded)1795 mm / 70.7 in | 2053 mm / 80.8 in (mirror unfolded)1795 mm / 70.7 in | 2053 mm / 80.8 in (mirror unfolded)1795 mm / 70.7 in | 2053 mm / 80.8 in (mirror unfolded)2053 mm / 80.8 in (mirror unfolded) | 1795 mm / 70.7 in (mirror folded)1795 mm / 70.7 in | 2053 mm / 80.8 in (mirror unfolded)1795 mm / 70.7 in | 2053 mm / 80.8 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
Track Width | Rear1560.0 mm / 61.4 in
Weight1265.0 kg / 2788.8 lbs1295.0 kg / 2855.0 lbs1190.0 kg / 2623.5 lbs1200.0 kg / 2645.5 lbs1235.0 kg / 2722.7 lbs1220.0 kg / 2689.6 lbs1310.0 kg / 2888.1 lbs1295.0 kg / 2855.0 lbs
Wheel Size16 in
Wheelbase2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h11.0 sec11.6 sec10.7 sec8.8 sec10.3 sec8.2 sec8.0 sec9.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph10.5 sec11.0 sec10.2 sec8.4 sec9.8 sec7.8 sec7.6 sec9.2 sec
CO2 Emission99 g/km114 g/km118 g/km119 g/km128 g/km135 g/km104 g/km127 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.26
Fuel Economy3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (combined) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (urban) | 3.5 L/100km / 67.2 MPG (highway)4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (combined) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (urban) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway)5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (combined) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (urban) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (highway)5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (combined) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway)5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (urban) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (highway)5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (combined) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (urban) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (highway)3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (combined) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (urban) | 3.5 L/100km / 67.2 MPG (highway)4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (urban) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway)
Top Speed186.0 km/h / 115.6 mph184.0 km/h / 114.3 mph185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph213.0 km/h / 132.4 mph201.0 km/h / 124.9 mph
Towing Capacity600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6Euro 6Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 6Euro 6
EngineS5-DPTS, S5-DPTRS5-DPTS, S5-DPTRF-P5PE-VPSSH-VTPSSH-VTPS
Engine | Bore76.0 mm / 3.0 in76.0 mm / 3.0 in74.5 mm / 2.9 in83.5 mm / 3.3 in83.5 mm / 3.3 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio14.8:114.8:114.0:114.0:114.0:114.0:114.0:114.0:1
Engine | Displacement1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc1.5 L / 91.3 cu-in / 1496.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.2 L / 133.7 cu-in / 2191.0 cc2.2 L / 133.7 cu-in / 2191.0 cc
Engine | Power105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 4000 rpm105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 4000 rpm100.0 hp / 74.6 kW @ 6000 rpm120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 6000 rpm120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 6000 rpm165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 6000 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4500 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output70.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in70.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in66.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in68.5 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in68.5 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke82.6 mm / 3.3 in82.6 mm / 3.3 in85.8 mm / 3.4 in91.2 mm / 3.6 in91.2 mm / 3.6 in94.2 mm / 3.7 in94.2 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1600-2500 rpm270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1600-2500 rpm150 Nm / 110.6 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-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 direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualManualAutomaticHybridManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2016 ~ 20162016 ~ 20162014 ~ 20162014 ~ 20162014 ~ 20162014 ~ 20162014 ~ 20162014 ~ 2016

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External Reviews

autoexpress[1]

Reviewer score 73%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The Mazda 3 hatchback is a sleek looking five-door that sits between the Mazda 2 supermini and Mazda 6 family car in the Japanese maker's UK line-up. Improvements made to the Mazda 3 at the end of 2016 were small but worthwhile, and keen drivers will revel in the car's engaging handling. There are four engines variants to choose from too, including a pair of 2.0-litre petrols with 119bhp or 163bhp.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Frugal and responsive petrol and diesel engines
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • No high-performance option

carmagazine[2]

Reviewer score 56%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
Mazda says it won't build a GTI-rivalling hot ‘MPS’ version of the fine new 3. That means that this 163bhp-tune 2.0-litre model (notably free of forced induction) is the performance flagship. Is it enough to make the most of the new 3's entertaining dynamics?
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Punchy handling
Cons
  • No turbocharger
  • Lack of mid-range urge

carmagazine[3]

Reviewer score 76%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
The old Mazda 3's cabin looked like a supermarket-brand stereo: acres of naff plastic and too many buttons thrown together in an uninspiring, immature design. It cannot be compared to the new 3, which isn't just better than a current Mazda6 or CX-5: it might actually cause a few smug Mercedes A-class drivers to look on enviously at Mazda's far better grasp of ergonomics. The Mazda's cockpit looks crisp and fresh, feels sporty, and is impeccably built.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fantastic infotainment system
  • Impressive fuel economy
Cons
  • Lacklustre turbocharged engine
  • Uninspiring cabin

carmagazine[4]

Reviewer score 60%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
The 2.2-litre diesel is the most expensive engine to choose. It's twin-turbocharged, but don't go expecting supercar-baiting power. Mazda claims it'll hit 62mph in 8.1sec and 130mph flat out. The diesel is at a major disadvantage on paper – it weighs a chunky 110kg more than the petrol.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful turbocharged petrol engine
  • Excellent range-topping performance
Cons
  • Fidgety ride
  • Lacklustre handling

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References

  1. ^ Mazda 3 (2013-2019) review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mazda/3/65565/2013-2019-hatchback. 2019-08-13. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  2. ^ Mazda 3 2.0 165PS Sport Nav (2014) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/mazda/mazda-3-20-165ps-sport-nav-2014-review/. 2014-03-07. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  3. ^ Mazda 3 2.0 Sport Nav (2013) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/mazda/mazda-3-20-sport-nav-2013-review/. 2013-11-19. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  4. ^ Mazda 3 2.2D SE-L Nav (2014) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/mazda/mazda-3-22d-se-l-nav-2014-review/. 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2022-02-14.

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