Mazda 3 / Axela II (BL) Hatchback (2009-2013)

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Product Overview

Mazda 3 / Axela Mk2 Hatchback (chassis code BL) is a compact hatchback in production from 2009 to 2013. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.6 to 2.5 liters.
Compared to the Mazda 2 of the same period, the Mazda 3 hatchback is a much more beautiful car, especially in the Mazdaspeed3 form. Mazda also made sure that the Mk2 Mazda 3 received fully independent rear suspensions.
Mazda has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it. Another plus is the small 10.4m (34.1ft) turning circle.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 47% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Rather beautifully styled
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Small turning circle
  • Strong engine lineup
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

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Specifications

1.6 CD 1091.6 CD 1151.6 1051.6 105 AT2.0 CD 1502.0 DISI 1502.0 150 AT2.2 CD 1852.5 1672.5 167 ATMPS / Mazdaspeed3

Capacity

Cargo Capacity340 L / 12.0 cu-ft ~ 1360 L / 48.0 cu-ft340 L / 12.0 cu-ft ~ 1360 L / 48.0 cu-ft340 L / 12.0 cu-ft ~ 1360 L / 48.0 cu-ft340 L / 12.0 cu-ft ~ 1360 L / 48.0 cu-ft340 L / 12.0 cu-ft ~ 1360 L / 48.0 cu-ft340 L / 12.0 cu-ft ~ 1360 L / 48.0 cu-ft340 L / 12.0 cu-ft ~ 1360 L / 48.0 cu-ft340 L / 12.0 cu-ft ~ 1360 L / 48.0 cu-ft481 L / 17.0 cu-ft481 L / 17.0 cu-ft340 L / 12.0 cu-ft ~ 1360 L / 48.0 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 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 gal60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers5
Payload570 kg / 1257 lbs575 kg / 1268 lbs575 kg / 1268 lbs565 kg / 1246 lbs570 kg / 1257 lbs565 kg / 1246 lbs570 kg / 1257 lbs570 kg / 1257 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size205/55 R16205/55 R16195/65 R15195/65 R15205/55 R16205/50 R17205/50 R17205/50 R17205/55 R16, 205/50 R17205/55 R16, 205/50 R17225/40 R18
Turning Circle10.4 m / 34.1 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft10.4 m / 34.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Ground Clearance155 mm / 6.1 in155 mm / 6.1 in155 mm / 6.1 in155 mm / 6.1 in150 mm / 5.9 in155 mm / 6.1 in155 mm / 6.1 in150 mm / 5.9 in155 mm / 6.1 in155 mm / 6.1 in145 mm / 5.7 in
Size | Height1470 mm / 57.9 in1470 mm / 57.9 in1470 mm / 57.9 in1470 mm / 57.9 in1470 mm / 57.9 in1470 mm / 57.9 in1470 mm / 57.9 in1470 mm / 57.9 in1470 mm / 57.9 in1470 mm / 57.9 in1460 mm / 57.5 in
Size | Length4460 mm / 175.6 in4460 mm / 175.6 in4460 mm / 175.6 in4460 mm / 175.6 in4460 mm / 175.6 in4460 mm / 175.6 in4460 mm / 175.6 in4460 mm / 175.6 in4500 mm / 177.2 in4500 mm / 177.2 in4505 mm / 177.4 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 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 in1770 mm / 69.7 in | 2010 mm / 79.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1535.0 mm / 60.4 in1535.0 mm / 60.4 in1535.0 mm / 60.4 in1535.0 mm / 60.4 in1535.0 mm / 60.4 in1520.0 mm / 59.8 in1520.0 mm / 59.8 in1520.0 mm / 59.8 in1530.0 mm / 60.2 in1530.0 mm / 60.2 in1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
Track Width | Rear1530.0 mm / 60.2 in1530.0 mm / 60.2 in1530.0 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 in1515.0 mm / 59.6 in1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
Weight1260.0 kg / 2777.8 lbs1255.0 kg / 2766.8 lbs1195.0 kg / 2634.5 lbs1225.0 kg / 2700.7 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs1270.0 kg / 2799.9 lbs1265.0 kg / 2788.8 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs1372.0 kg / 3024.7 lbs1399.0 kg / 3084.3 lbs1385.0 kg / 3053.4 lbs
Wheel Size16 in16 in15 in15 in16 in17 in17 in17 in6.5J x 16, 7J x 176.5J x 16, 7J x 1718 in
Wheelbase2640 mm / 103.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h11.0 sec11.0 sec12.2 sec13.1 sec9.2 sec10.4 sec10.6 sec8.2 sec6.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph10.5 sec10.5 sec11.6 sec12.4 sec8.7 sec9.9 sec10.1 sec7.8 sec5.8 sec
CO2 Emission119 g/km115 g/km147 g/km176 g/km144 g/km159 g/km183 g/km149 g/km224 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.300.290.290.290.300.300.300.300.32
Fuel Economy4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (combined) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (urban) | 3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (highway)4.3 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)7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway)5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (combined) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (combined) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway)7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (combined) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (urban) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (highway)10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway)9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)
Top Speed185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph186.0 km/h / 115.6 mph181.0 km/h / 112.5 mph173.0 km/h / 107.5 mph205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph206.0 km/h / 128.0 mph205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph213.0 km/h / 132.4 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity600 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) | 930 kg / 2050 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)550 kg / 1213 lbs (w/o brakes)600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)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)600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 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 4Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5
EngineL5-VE
Engine | Bore75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in78.0 mm / 3.1 in78.0 mm / 3.1 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in87.5 mm / 3.4 in87.5 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in87.5 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio18.3:116.0:110.0:110.0:116.7:111.2:110.0:116.7:19.7:19.7:19.5:1
Engine | Displacement1.6 L / 95.2 cu-in / 1560.0 cc1.6 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 cc2.2 L / 133.3 cu-in / 2184.0 cc2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc2.2 L / 133.3 cu-in / 2184.0 cc2.5 L / 151.9 cu-in / 2489.0 cc2.5 L / 151.9 cu-in / 2489.0 cc2.3 L / 138.0 cu-in / 2261.0 cc
Engine | Power109.0 hp / 81.3 kW @ 4000 rpm115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 3600 rpm105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 6000 rpm105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 6000 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 3500 rpm151.0 hp / 112.6 kW @ 6200 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6500 rpm185.0 hp / 138.0 kW @ 3500 rpm167.0 hp / 124.5 kW @ 6000 rpm167.0 hp / 124.5 kW @ 6000 rpm260.0 hp / 193.9 kW @ 5500 rpm
Engine | Redline6200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output69.9 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in73.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in68.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in75.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in84.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in67.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in67.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in115.0 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in83.6 mm / 3.3 in83.6 mm / 3.3 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in83.1 mm / 3.3 in83.1 mm / 3.3 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in100.0 mm / 3.9 in100.0 mm / 3.9 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm145 Nm / 106.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm145 Nm / 106.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 1800-2600 rpm191 Nm / 140.9 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm187 Nm / 137.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1800-3000 rpm228 Nm / 168.2 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm228 Nm / 168.2 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged 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 cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel 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 cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel 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 direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed6-speed5-speed4-speed6-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualManualAutomaticManualManualAutomaticManualManualAutomaticManual

Production

Availability2009 ~ 20102010 ~ 20132009 ~ 20132011 ~ 20132009 ~ 20132009 ~ 20112009 ~ 20132009 ~ 20132009 ~ 20132009 ~ 20132009 ~ 2011

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thisthat · 22 Mar 2022
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Great little car for fun
I had the 2.0 when I was in college. It was really reliable and easy to maintain. Lots of memories.
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