Mazda 3 / Axela III facelift (BN) Sedan (2016-2018)

35% Neofiliac76% External
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Product Overview

Mazda 3 / Axela III facelift curiously received a new chassis code BN. It represents small updates in the interior and some engine options. The BN Mazda 3 Gen3 was in production from 2016 to 2018. It is available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.5 to 2.5 liters.
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.
In most other aspects, it remains largely faithful to the successful design of the original Gen3 Mazda 3.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 35% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good exterior and interior design
  • Down to very low 3.8L/100km fuel consumption
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found***

External score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Fantastic engine
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Flexible drivability
Cons
  • Fiddly infotainment system
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Specifications

1.5 SkyActiv-D2.0 SkyActiv-G2.0 SkyActiv-G AT2.2 SkyActiv-D2.5 SkyActiv-G2.5 SkyActiv-G AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity419 L / 14.8 cu-ft419 L / 14.8 cu-ft419 L / 14.8 cu-ft419 L / 14.8 cu-ft351 L / 12.4 cu-ft351 L / 12.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity51.0 L / 13.5 gal51.0 L / 13.5 gal51.0 L / 13.5 gal51.0 L / 13.5 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers5
Payload523 kg / 1153 lbs526 kg / 1160 lbs511 kg / 1127 lbs506 kg / 1116 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size205/60 R16, 215/45 R18205/60 R16, 215/45 R18205/60 R16, 215/45 R18205/60 R16, 215/45 R18215/45 R18215/45 R18
Turning Circle10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance155 mm / 6.1 in
Size | Height1450 mm / 57.1 in1450 mm / 57.1 in1450 mm / 57.1 in1450 mm / 57.1 in1455 mm / 57.3 in1455 mm / 57.3 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)1796 mm / 70.7 in1796 mm / 70.7 in
Track Width | Front1554.0 mm / 61.2 in
Track Width | Rear1560.0 mm / 61.4 in
Weight1265.0 kg / 2788.8 lbs1205.0 kg / 2656.6 lbs1240.0 kg / 2733.7 lbs1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs1367.0 kg / 3013.7 lbs1406.0 kg / 3099.7 lbs
Wheel Size16 in, 18 in16 in, 18 in16 in, 18 in16 in, 18 in7.0J x 187.0J x 18
Wheelbase2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h11.0 sec8.8 sec10.3 sec8.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph10.5 sec8.4 sec9.8 sec7.6 sec
CO2 Emission99 g/km119 g/km128 g/km104 g/km
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)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)3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (combined) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (urban) | 3.5 L/100km / 67.2 MPG (highway)8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway)7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (combined) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (urban) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed186.0 km/h / 115.6 mph198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph213.0 km/h / 132.4 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) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6
EnginePY-VPS
Engine | Bore76.0 mm / 3.0 in83.5 mm / 3.3 in83.5 mm / 3.3 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio14.8:114.0:114.0:114.0:113.0:113.0:1
Engine | Displacement1.5 L / 91.5 cu-in / 1499.0 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 cc2.5 L / 151.8 cu-in / 2488.0 cc2.5 L / 151.8 cu-in / 2488.0 cc
Engine | Power105.0 hp / 78.3 kW120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 6000 rpm120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 6000 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4500 rpm184.0 hp / 137.2 kW @ 5700 rpm184.0 hp / 137.2 kW @ 5700 rpm
Engine | Redline6800 rpm6800 rpm6800 rpm6800 rpm6500 rpm6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output70.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in68.5 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in74.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in74.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke82.6 mm / 3.3 in91.2 mm / 3.6 in91.2 mm / 3.6 in94.3 mm / 3.7 in100.0 mm / 3.9 in100.0 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Torque270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1600-2500 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm251 Nm / 185.1 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm251 Nm / 185.1 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol 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 cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualAutomaticManualManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2016 ~ 20182016 ~ 20182016 ~ 20182016 ~ 201820182018

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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 76%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
The Mazda 3's 2.0 petrol is a bit short on torque but blessed with naturally zingy throttle response and clean, smooth journey to the redline. It's claimed to emit a credible 119g/km of CO2, with the standard manual gearbox rather than the optional auto, and averages 55.4mpg. The 2.2 is a fantastic engine, feeling almost like a petrol thanks to its flexible, free-revving character.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fantastic engine
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Flexible drivability
Cons
  • Fiddly infotainment system

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References

  1. ^ Mazda 3 (2016) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/mazda/mazda-3-2016-review/. 2016-10-21. Retrieved 2022-02-14.

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