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Expert Reviews

Mazda 3

Parkers.co.uk
3.8
  • "Distinctive looks"
  • "Economical petrol engines"
  • "Good to drive"
Edmunds.com
4
  • "An artful blend of refinement and performance makes the BMW 3 Series one of the best in its class."

Summary

R 97 450
Avg. Price
R 206 331
Sedan
Body
Sedan
5
Seats
5
4
Doors
4

Dimensions

1462 kg
Weight
1303 kg
4845 mm
Length
4595 mm
1830 mm
Width
1755 mm
1455 mm
Height
1470 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Engine

front
Position
front
2400
CC
1998
4
Cyl
4
inline
Type
inline
4
Valves per cyl
4
200 ps
Power (ps)
157 ps
4250 rpm
Power (rpm)
4100 rpm
200 nm
Torque (nm)
200 nm
4250 rpm
Torque (rpm)
4100 rpm
88 mm
Bore
84 mm
97 mm
Stroke
91 mm
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Compression
12.0:1
petrol
Fuel
petrol
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Power
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