Mazda Mazda3 third generation

Mazda Mazda3 third generation
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The Mazda Mazda3 third generation (2014–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 64 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: BM, BN

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,460–4,590 mm RDW4,460–4,580 mm TC4,460–4,580 mm
Width1,800 mm RDW1,800 mm TC1,795 mm
Height1,450–1,470 mm RDW1,460 mm TC1,455 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm RDW2,700 mm TC2,700 mm
Front track1,555 mm ASTRA1,560 mm TC–
Rear track1,560 mm ASTRA1,560 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,175–1,220 kg RDW1,284–1,384 kg TC1,265–1,494 kg
Mass in running order1,275–1,320 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,815–1,835 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,300 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer600 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–340–623 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,718 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed194–210 km/h RDW–182–210 km/h
Torque150–380 Nm ASTRA––

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/45R18, 205/60R16

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2014–2018: ★★★★★

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 testPass rateUK averageTests
4–5 years90.5% (90.1–90.9)91.0%21,025
6–8 years84.3% (84.0–84.5)86.4%82,634
9–12 years80.9% (80.4–81.4)77.9%26,842

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes30.9%21.4%
Tyres27.7%28.2%
Suspension14.6%14.4%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)6.1%6.9%
Lights and electrics3.3%9.6%

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)

563 complaints for model years 2014–2018. 37 crashes · 4 fires · 25 injuries · 1 death

  • Electrical system 120
  • Brakes 89
  • Fuel system 49
  • Driver assistance 48
  • Engine 43
  • Transmission and drivetrain 29

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 64 versions of the Mazda Mazda3 third generation

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European Union 20 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 versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2014–20182.0 L88 kW (120 PS)Petrol121–123 g/km288,798
2014–20182.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel110–113 g/km58,763
2014–20182.0 L121 kW (165 PS)Petrol134–135 g/km24,450
2014–20181.5 L74 kW (101 PS)Petrol119 g/km30,011
2016–20181.5 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel100–103 g/km16,238
2016–20181.5 L–Diesel99–101 g/km2,820
2014–20181.5 L88 kW (120 PS)Petrol120–124 g/km536
20172.0 L132 kW (179 PS)Petrol122 g/km4,372
20172.0 L182 kW (247 PS)Petrol135 g/km546
2014–20171.6 L77 kW (105 PS)Petrol147–149 g/km486
20171.5 L116 kW (158 PS)Diesel99 g/km12
20161.5 L77 kW (105 PS)Petrol99 g/km2,508
2015–20162.2 L–Diesel109–117 g/km2,294
20161.5 L74 kW (101 PS)LPG118 g/km738
20142.2 L136 kW (185 PS)Diesel146 g/km2,406
20141.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel115 g/km230
2014––Petrol137 g/km120
20142.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel144 g/km22
20142.0 L121 kW (165 PS)Diesel135 g/km16
20142.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol175 g/km12

United Kingdom 15 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 versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016–20181.5 SKYACTIV-D (105PS) · 1.5 SKYACTIV-D (105PS) 5 door1.5 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2015–20182.0 SKYACTIVE-G (120PS) 4 door · 2.0 SKYACTIVE-G (120PS) 5 door · 2.0 SKYACTIV-G (120PS) and 1 more trim2.0 L88 kW (120 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2015–20182.0 SKYACTIVE-G (120PS) 5 door · 2.0 SKYACTIV-G (120PS) · 2.0 SKYACTIV-G (120PS) 5 door2.0 L88 kW (120 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
2015–20182.0 SKYACTIVE-G (165PS) 5 door · 2.0 SKYACTIV-G (165PS) · 2.0 SKYACTIV-G (165PS) 5 door2.0 L121 kW (165 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2014–20182.2 SKYACTIVE-D (150PS) 4 door · 2.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) · 2.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 4 door2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.9 L/100 km NEDC104 g/km
2014–20182.2 SKYACTIVE-D (150PS) 5 door · 2.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) · 2.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 5 door2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.1 L/100 km NEDC107 g/km
2014–20182.2 SKYACTIVE-D (150PS) 5 door · 2.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) · 2.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 5 door2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.8 L/100 km NEDC127 g/km
2015–20171.5 SKYACTIVE-G (100PS) 5 door · 1.5 SKYACTIV-G (100PS)1.5 L74 kW (100 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2016–20171.5 SKYACTIV-D (105PS)1.5 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.4 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2015–20172.0 SKYACTIVE-G (120PS) 4 door · 2.0 SKYACTIV-G (120PS)2.0 L88 kW (120 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC128 g/km
20141.5 SKYACTIVE-G (100PS) 5 door1.5 L74 kW (100 PS)PetrolManual5.1 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
20142.0 SKYACTIVE-G (120PS) 4 door · 2.0 SKYACTIVE-G (120PS) 5 door2.0 L88 kW (120 PS)PetrolManual5.1 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
20142.0 SKYACTIVE-G (120PS) 4 door2.0 L88 kW (120 PS)PetrolAutomatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC128 g/km
20142.0 SKYACTIVE-G (120PS) 5 door2.0 L88 kW (120 PS)PetrolAutomatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
20142.0 SKYACTIVE-G (165PS) 5 door2.0 L121 kW (165 PS)PetrolManual5.8 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km

France 15 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015MAZDA3 BERLINE 4P 1.5L SKYACTIV-G (100ch) BVM6–74 kW (101 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC118 g/km
2015MAZDA3 5P 1.5L SKYACTIV-G (100ch) BVM6–74 kW (101 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2015MAZDA3 BERLINE 4P 2.0L SKYACTIV-G (120ch) BVM6–88 kW (120 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2015MAZDA3 BERLINE 4P 2.0L SKYACTIV-G (120ch) BVA6–88 kW (120 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC128 g/km
2014–2015MAZDA3 5P 2.0L SKYACTIV-G (120ch) BVM6–88 kW (120 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2014–2015MAZDA3 5P 2.0L SKYACTIV-G (120ch) BVA6–88 kW (120 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
2015MAZDA3 BERLINE 4P 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (150ch) BVM6–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.9 L/100 km NEDC104 g/km
2014–2015MAZDA3 5P 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (150ch) BVM6–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.1 L/100 km NEDC107 g/km
2014–2015MAZDA3 5P 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (150ch) BVA6–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.8 L/100 km NEDC127 g/km
2014–2015MAZDA3 5P 2.0L SKYACTIV-G (165ch) BVM6–121 kW (165 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2014MAZDA3 1.6L MZR (105ch)–77 kW (105 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.3 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2014MAZDA3 1.6L MZ-CD (115ch)–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC115 g/km
2014MAZDA3 2.0L MZR BVA (150ch)–110 kW (150 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic7.6 L/100 km NEDC175 g/km
2014MAZDA3 2.0L MZR DISI (150ch)–110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.7 L/100 km NEDC157 g/km
2014MAZDA3 2.2L MZR-CD (185ch)–136 kW (185 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km

United States 6 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014–2018SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive31–33 MPG (7.1–7.6 L/100 km) EPA165–176 g/km
2014–2018SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive31–33 MPG (7.1–7.6 L/100 km) EPA168–178 g/km
2014–2018SIDI2.5 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive30–31 MPG (7.6–7.8 L/100 km) EPA175–187 g/km
2015–2018SIDI2.5 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive28–29 MPG (8.1–8.4 L/100 km) EPA191–198 g/km
2016–2017SIDI · SIDI; with i-ELOOP Technology Package2.5 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA181 g/km
2014–2017SIDI; with i-ELOOP Technology Package2.5 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive31–32 MPG (7.4–7.6 L/100 km) EPA171–176 g/km

Canada 8 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014–2018Compact2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic6.9–7.5 L/100 km 5-cycle159–176 g/km
2014–2018Compact2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.0–7.5 L/100 km 5-cycle161–175 g/km
2014–2018Mid-size2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.0–7.5 L/100 km 5-cycle161–174 g/km
2014–2018Mid-size2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.1–7.6 L/100 km 5-cycle163–178 g/km
2014–2018Compact2.5 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.2–7.8 L/100 km 5-cycle166–182 g/km
2015–2018Compact2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual8.0–8.2 L/100 km 5-cycle184–194 g/km
2014–2018Mid-size2.5 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.2–7.8 L/100 km 5-cycle166–187 g/km
2015–2018Mid-size2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual8.1–8.4 L/100 km 5-cycle186–198 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.