Mazda Mazda3 second generation
The Mazda Mazda3 second generation (2010–2013): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 70 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: BL
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,460–4,580 mm RDW | 4,500–4,600 mm TC | 4,505–4,595 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm RDW | 1,760 mm TC | 1,755 mm |
| Height | 1,470 mm RDW | 1,460–1,470 mm TC | 1,470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm RDW | 2,640 mm TC | 2,640 mm |
| Front track | 1,530–1,555 mm ASTRA | 1,520–1,530 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,515–1,560 mm ASTRA | 1,520–1,540 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,145–1,260 kg RDW | 1,295–1,461 kg TC | 1,260–1,368 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,245–1,360 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,745–1,835 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 930–1,300 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 550 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 340–481 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,662–2,690 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 181–206 km/h RDW | – | 182–210 km/h |
| Torque | 145–400 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/50R17, 205/55R16, 195/65R15, 205/60R16, 215/45R18
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2011–2013: ★★★★☆
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 77.9% (77.6–78.3) | 77.9% | 46,635 |
| 13 years and older | 70.9% (70.3–71.6) | 69.2% | 19,860 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 43.4% | 31.6% |
| Tyres | 35.0% | 31.2% |
| Brakes | 28.5% | 30.1% |
| Lights and electrics | 21.8% | 20.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.3% | 10.4% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 8.9% | 9.4% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
1,207 complaints for model years 2010–2013. 48 crashes · 10 fires · 38 injuries
- Body and structure 194
- Seats 172
- Electrical system 120
- Transmission and drivetrain 107
- Visibility and wipers 103
- Lights 79
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 70 versions of the Mazda Mazda3 second generation
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European Union 31 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2013 | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Petrol | 148–151 g/km | 75,908 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 122 g/km | 7,436 |
| 2011–2013 | 1.6 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 116–118 g/km | 29,808 |
| 2011–2013 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 165–172 g/km | 6,792 |
| 2013 | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 112 g/km | 1,834 |
| 2013 | 1.5 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 119 g/km | 1,586 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | 121 kW (165 PS) | Petrol | 135 g/km | 1,244 |
| 2013 | 1.6 L | – | Other fuel | 115 g/km | 892 |
| 2011–2013 | 2.2 L | 136 kW (185 PS) | Diesel | 145–148 g/km | 3,346 |
| 2013 | 1.6 L | – | Other fuel | 150 g/km | 492 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | – | Other fuel | 123 g/km | 436 |
| 2011–2013 | 2.3 L | 191 kW (260 PS) | Petrol | 222–223 g/km | 2,342 |
| 2010–2013 | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 143–148 g/km | 5,496 |
| 2013 | 2.2 L | – | Other fuel | 109 g/km | 376 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | 121 kW (165 PS) | Petrol | 135 g/km | 246 |
| 2011–2013 | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 136–146 g/km | 1,276 |
| 2013 | 1.5 L | – | Other fuel | 119 g/km | 154 |
| 2010–2013 | – | – | Petrol | 151–154 g/km | 1,980 |
| 2013 | 2.2 L | – | Other fuel | 138 g/km | 64 |
| 2013 | 1.6 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | Petrol | 147 g/km | 46 |
| 2011–2013 | 2.0 L | 111 kW (151 PS) | Petrol | 158–159 g/km | 3,676 |
| 2012 | – | – | Diesel | 119 g/km | 38 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.6 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | Diesel | 119–136 g/km | 1,106 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 149 g/km | 10 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 150 g/km | 46,800 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 122 g/km | 21,646 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 167 g/km | 8,630 |
| 2010 | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 147 g/km | 3,784 |
| 2010 | 2.3 L | – | Petrol | 224 g/km | 2,396 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 153 g/km | 178 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 162 g/km | 12 |
United Kingdom 16 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20131.6 (115PS) | 1.6 L | 85 kW (115 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km |
| 20131.6 5 Door | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | Manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 20131.6 5 Door | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | Automatic | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 171 g/km |
| 20132.0 5 Door | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | Manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 20132.0 5 Door | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | Automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 20132.2 (150PS) 5 Door | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 134 g/km |
| 20132.2 (185PS) 4/5 Door | 2.2 L | 136 kW (185 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 142 g/km |
| 2013MPS | 2.3 L | – | Petrol | Manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 20121.6 (115PS) | 1.6 L | 85 kW (115 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.3–4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 115–117 g/km |
| 20121.6 5 Door | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.4–6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 147–149 g/km |
| 20121.6 5 Door | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 176 g/km |
| 20122.0 5 Door | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.7–6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 157–159 g/km |
| 20122.0 5 Door | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 20122.2 (150PS) 5 Door | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2–5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 139–144 g/km |
| 20122.2 (185PS) 4/5 Door | 2.2 L | 136 kW (185 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.4–5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 144–149 g/km |
| 2010–2012MPS | 2.3 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 224 g/km |
France 6 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013MAZDA3 1.6L MZR (105ch) | – | 77 kW (105 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.3–6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 144–147 g/km |
| 2012–2013MAZDA3 1.6L MZ-CD (115ch) | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km |
| 2012–2013MAZDA3 2.0L MZR BVA (150ch) | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2012–2013MAZDA3 2.0L MZR DISI (150ch) | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2012–2013MAZDA3 2.2L MZR-CD (185ch) | – | 136 kW (185 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 142–144 g/km |
| 2012–2013MAZDA3 2.3L MZR DISI (260ch) | – | 191 kW (260 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.4–9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 219–224 g/km |
United States 8 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 182–184 g/km |
| 2012–2013SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 31–32 MPG (7.4–7.6 L/100 km) EPA | 172–178 g/km |
| 2010–2013 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 194–197 g/km |
| 2010–2013 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 203–205 g/km |
| 2013SIDI | 2.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 267 g/km |
| 2010–2013 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 2010–2013 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km |
| 2010–2012PR · SIDI | 2.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
Canada 9 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2013Compact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 200 g/km |
| 2012–2013Compact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 166 g/km |
| 2012–2013Compact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 175 g/km |
| 2012–2013Mid-size | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 168 g/km |
| 2012–2013Mid-size | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 175 g/km |
| 2010–2013Compact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.3–8.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 191–193 g/km |
| 2010–2013Mid-size | 2.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 262 g/km |
| 2010–2013Compact | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 216 g/km |
| 2010–2013Compact | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.0–10.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 230–232 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.