2019-present 3 OverviewMazda 3 Overview (2019 - present)
BP
Tech Specs Summary
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- 121 - 134 mph
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- 8.1 - 10.4 seconds
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- 114 - 183 hp
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- 38 - 49 mpg
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- 3,020 - 3,400 lbs
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- 15.7 - 15.9 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 11.8 - 36.2 ft3 (Hatchback)
This generation of the Mazda 3 (BP) is produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda and started production in 2019. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and comes as either a sedan or hatchback. There are five power levels available, ranging from a 114 hp 1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine to a 183 hp 2 L Inline 4 Supercharged mild hybrid gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 3 is the Mazda 3 e-Skyactiv X which scores 1.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 183 hp and a power/weight ratio of 17.64 lb/hp it has a top speed of 134 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.1 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mazda 3 Skyactiv-D 116 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 633 miles and can store 12.4-36.2 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,102 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,866 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
