Mazda 3 / Axela (BK) Sedan (2003-2009)
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Mazda 3 / Axela (code BK) is an affordable compact sedan in production from 2003 to 2009. It is available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.6 to 2.0 liters.
The original Mazda 3 is limited to inline-4, which at the time without turbos were truly lethargic. The diesels were mostly Euro 3, which meant that they put out a lot of soot as the driver accelerated.
A plus is the vehicle's small 10.3m (33.8ft) turning circle.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 35% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Small turning circle
- Good towing capacity
Cons
- Bad 0-100kph time
- No powerful engine options
- Only available with small engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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Specifications
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cargo Capacity | 413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 675 L / 23.8 cu-ft | 413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 1285 L / 45.4 cu-ft | 413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 675 L / 23.8 cu-ft | 413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 1285 L / 45.4 cu-ft | 413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 675 L / 23.8 cu-ft | 413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 1285 L / 45.4 cu-ft | 413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 675 L / 23.8 cu-ft | 413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 1285 L / 45.4 cu-ft | 413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 1285 L / 45.4 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Capacity | 55.0 L / 14.5 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payload | 510 kg / 1124 lbs | 535 kg / 1179 lbs | 510 kg / 1124 lbs | 530 kg / 1168 lbs | 510 kg / 1124 lbs | 540 kg / 1190 lbs | 510 kg / 1124 lbs | 525 kg / 1157 lbs | 530 kg / 1168 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Rear | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tire Size | 195/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 | 195/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 | 195/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 | 205/50 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/50 R17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turning Circle | 10.3 m / 33.8 ft | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft | 10.3 m / 33.8 ft | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft | 10.3 m / 33.8 ft | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft | 10.3 m / 33.8 ft | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Style | 4-door Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ground Clearance | 160 mm / 6.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Height | 1465 mm / 57.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Length | 4490 mm / 176.8 in | 4490 mm / 176.8 in | 4490 mm / 176.8 in | 4490 mm / 176.8 in | 4490 mm / 176.8 in | 4580 mm / 180.3 in | 4490 mm / 176.8 in | 4490 mm / 176.8 in | 4580 mm / 180.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 1755 mm / 69.1 in | 1755 mm / 69.1 in | 1935 mm / 76.2 in (mirror unfolded) | 1755 mm / 69.1 in | 1755 mm / 69.1 in | 1935 mm / 76.2 in (mirror unfolded) | 1755 mm / 69.1 in | 1755 mm / 69.1 in | 1935 mm / 76.2 in (mirror unfolded) | 1755 mm / 69.1 in | 1755 mm / 69.1 in | 1935 mm / 76.2 in (mirror unfolded) | 1755 mm / 69.1 in | 1935 mm / 76.2 in (mirror unfolded) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Front | 1530.0 mm / 60.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Rear | 1515.0 mm / 59.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 1165.0 kg / 2568.4 lbs | 1175.0 kg / 2590.4 lbs | 1190.0 kg / 2623.5 lbs | 1200.0 kg / 2645.5 lbs | 1260.0 kg / 2777.8 lbs | 1270.0 kg / 2799.9 lbs | 1215.0 kg / 2678.6 lbs | 1245.0 kg / 2744.8 lbs | 1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheel Size | 6J x 15 | 16 in | 6J x 15 | 16 in | 15 in | 16 in | 6J x 16 | 16 in | 17 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheelbase | 2640 mm / 103.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 11.0 sec | 11.2 sec | 12.4 sec | 12.6 sec | 11.3 sec | 11.5 sec | 9.0 sec | 9.1 sec | 9.9 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 10.5 sec | 10.6 sec | 11.8 sec | 12.0 sec | 10.7 sec | 10.9 sec | 8.6 sec | 8.6 sec | 9.4 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CO2 Emission | 172 g/km | 162 g/km | 186 g/km | 179 g/km | 138 g/km | 128 g/km | 196 g/km | 189 g/km | 162 g/km | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coefficient Of Drag | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Economy | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (combined) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (combined) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (combined) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (urban) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (combined) | 11.5 L/100km / 20.5 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (combined) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Top Speed | 185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph | 185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph | 177.0 km/h / 110.0 mph | 177.0 km/h / 110.0 mph | 185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph | 185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph | 208.0 km/h / 129.2 mph | 209.0 km/h / 129.9 mph | 205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Towing Capacity | 550 kg / 1213 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 550 kg / 1213 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 550 kg / 1213 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 550 kg / 1213 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 550 kg / 1213 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 550 kg / 1213 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Emission Standard | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 3 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Bore | 78.0 mm / 3.1 in | 78.0 mm / 3.1 in | 78.0 mm / 3.1 in | 78.0 mm / 3.1 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 87.5 mm / 3.4 in | 87.5 mm / 3.4 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 18.3:1 | 18.3:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 | 16.7:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Displacement | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.6 L / 95.2 cu-in / 1560.0 cc | 1.6 L / 95.2 cu-in / 1560.0 cc | 2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc | 2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Power | 105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 6000 rpm | 105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 6000 rpm | 105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 6000 rpm | 105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 6000 rpm | 109.0 hp / 81.3 kW @ 4000 rpm | 109.0 hp / 81.3 kW @ 4000 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6000 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6500 rpm | 143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 3500 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Specific Output | 65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 69.9 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 69.9 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 71.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Stroke | 83.6 mm / 3.3 in | 83.6 mm / 3.3 in | 83.6 mm / 3.3 in | 83.6 mm / 3.3 in | 88.3 mm / 3.5 in | 88.3 mm / 3.5 in | 83.1 mm / 3.3 in | 83.1 mm / 3.3 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Torque | 145 Nm / 106.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 145 Nm / 106.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 145 Nm / 106.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 145 Nm / 106.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 187 Nm / 137.9 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 187 Nm / 137.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 SOHC engine | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Gears | 5-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Type | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Availability | 2003 ~ 2006 | 2006 ~ 2009 | 2003 ~ 2006 | 2006 ~ 2009 | 2004 ~ 2009 | 2006 ~ 2009 | 2003 ~ 2006 | 2006 ~ 2009 | 2007 ~ 2009 |
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