Mazda 3 / Axela (BK) Sedan (2003-2009)

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Product Overview

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

1.61.6 2006+1.6 AT1.6 AT 2006+1.6D Euro31.6D Euro42.02.0 2006+2.0D

Capacity

Cargo Capacity413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 675 L / 23.8 cu-ft413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 1285 L / 45.4 cu-ft413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 675 L / 23.8 cu-ft413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 1285 L / 45.4 cu-ft413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 675 L / 23.8 cu-ft413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 1285 L / 45.4 cu-ft413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 675 L / 23.8 cu-ft413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 1285 L / 45.4 cu-ft413 L / 14.6 cu-ft ~ 1285 L / 45.4 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers5
Payload510 kg / 1124 lbs535 kg / 1179 lbs510 kg / 1124 lbs530 kg / 1168 lbs510 kg / 1124 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs510 kg / 1124 lbs525 kg / 1157 lbs530 kg / 1168 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size195/65 R15205/55 R16195/65 R15205/55 R16195/65 R15205/55 R16205/50 R16205/55 R16205/50 R17
Turning Circle10.3 m / 33.8 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft10.3 m / 33.8 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft10.3 m / 33.8 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft10.3 m / 33.8 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance160 mm / 6.3 in
Size | Height1465 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length4490 mm / 176.8 in4490 mm / 176.8 in4490 mm / 176.8 in4490 mm / 176.8 in4490 mm / 176.8 in4580 mm / 180.3 in4490 mm / 176.8 in4490 mm / 176.8 in4580 mm / 180.3 in
Size | Width1755 mm / 69.1 in1755 mm / 69.1 in | 1935 mm / 76.2 in (mirror unfolded)1755 mm / 69.1 in1755 mm / 69.1 in | 1935 mm / 76.2 in (mirror unfolded)1755 mm / 69.1 in1755 mm / 69.1 in | 1935 mm / 76.2 in (mirror unfolded)1755 mm / 69.1 in1755 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 | Front1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
Track Width | Rear1515.0 mm / 59.6 in
Weight1165.0 kg / 2568.4 lbs1175.0 kg / 2590.4 lbs1190.0 kg / 2623.5 lbs1200.0 kg / 2645.5 lbs1260.0 kg / 2777.8 lbs1270.0 kg / 2799.9 lbs1215.0 kg / 2678.6 lbs1245.0 kg / 2744.8 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs
Wheel Size6J x 1516 in6J x 1516 in15 in16 in6J x 1616 in17 in
Wheelbase2640 mm / 103.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h11.0 sec11.2 sec12.4 sec12.6 sec11.3 sec11.5 sec9.0 sec9.1 sec9.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph10.5 sec10.6 sec11.8 sec12.0 sec10.7 sec10.9 sec8.6 sec8.6 sec9.4 sec
CO2 Emission172 g/km162 g/km186 g/km179 g/km138 g/km128 g/km196 g/km189 g/km162 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.330.330.330.330.340.300.330.330.30
Fuel Economy7.2 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 Speed185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph177.0 km/h / 110.0 mph177.0 km/h / 110.0 mph185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph208.0 km/h / 129.2 mph209.0 km/h / 129.9 mph205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph
Towing Capacity550 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 LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 3Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4
Engine | Bore78.0 mm / 3.1 in78.0 mm / 3.1 in78.0 mm / 3.1 in78.0 mm / 3.1 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in87.5 mm / 3.4 in87.5 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:118.3:118.3:110.8:110.0:116.7:1
Engine | Displacement1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 95.2 cu-in / 1560.0 cc1.6 L / 95.2 cu-in / 1560.0 cc2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc
Engine | Power105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 6000 rpm105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 6000 rpm105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 6000 rpm105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 6000 rpm109.0 hp / 81.3 kW @ 4000 rpm109.0 hp / 81.3 kW @ 4000 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6000 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6500 rpm143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in69.9 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in69.9 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in71.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke83.6 mm / 3.3 in83.6 mm / 3.3 in83.6 mm / 3.3 in83.6 mm / 3.3 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in83.1 mm / 3.3 in83.1 mm / 3.3 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque145 Nm / 106.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm145 Nm / 106.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm145 Nm / 106.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm145 Nm / 106.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm187 Nm / 137.9 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm187 Nm / 137.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-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 cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 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 cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 SOHC engine
Transmission | Gears5-speed5-speed4-speed4-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed6-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualAutomaticAutomaticManualManualManualManualManual

Production

Availability2003 ~ 20062006 ~ 20092003 ~ 20062006 ~ 20092004 ~ 20092006 ~ 20092003 ~ 20062006 ~ 20092007 ~ 2009

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