HatchbackMazda54% by Neofiliac Team

Mazda 3 / Axela III (BM)

Compact Hatchback

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Product Overview

Mazda 3 / Axela Mk3 (chassis code BM) is a compact hatchback in production from 2013 to 2018. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.5 to 2.5 liters.

Compared to the Mk2 model, the Mk3 Mazda 3 has a gorgeous exterior design. Mazda upped the game in terms of powertrain engineering, and some of the most interesting engines in its class could be found here.

Mazda has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 54%

Pros

Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Low fuel consumption
Beautiful styling

Cons

Bad 0-100kph time
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
No more Mazdaspeed3

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.5 Skyactiv-D

1.5 Skyactiv-D AT

1.5 SkyActiv-G

1.5 SkyActiv-G Euro6

2.0 SkyActiv-G 120

2.0 SkyActiv-G 155

2.0 SkyActiv-G 155 AT

2.0 SkyActiv-G 165

2.0 SkyActiv-G 165 i-ELOOP

2.0 SkyActiv-G 120 AT

2.0 SkyActiv-G 120 Euro6

2.0 SkyActiv-G 120 Euro6 AT

2.2 SkyActiv-D

2.2 SkyActiv-D AT

2.5 SkyActiv-G

2.5 SkyActiv-G AT

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