2013-2018 3 OverviewMazda 3 Overview (2013 - 2018)
BM / BN
Tech Specs Summary
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- 113 - 132 mph
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- 8.0 - 11.0 seconds
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- 99 - 163 hp
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- 40.6 - 61.9 mpg
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- 2,778 - 3,075 lbs
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- 14.8 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 12.9 - 44.6 ft3 (Hatchback)
This generation of the Mazda 3 (BM / BN) was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda between 2013 - 2018. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as either a sedan or hatchback. There are five power levels available from either a 1.5 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 1.5 L Inline 4 Bi-Turbo diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 3 is the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP which scores 2.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 163 hp and a power/weight ratio of 17.59 lb/hp it has a top speed of 130 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.2 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 833 miles and can store 12.9-44.6 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,323 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,866 lbs.
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