Mazda 3

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Nissan Maxima

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 171 151
Avg. Price
R 165 000
Sedan
Body
Sedan
5
Seats
--
4
Doors
4

Dimensions

1303 kg
Weight
kg
4595 mm
Length
mm
1755 mm
Width
1859 73.2 mm
1470 mm
Height
1435 56.5 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2776 109.3 mm

Engine

front
Position
front
1998
CC
583
4
Cyl
660
inline
Type
v-in-vee
4
Valves per cyl
double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total
157 ps
Power (ps)
304 PS (300 bhp) (224 kW)at 6400 rpm ps
4100 rpm
Power (rpm)
6600 rpm rpm
354 Nm (261 ft·lb) (36.1 kgm)at 4400 rpm nm
Torque (nm)
354 Nm (261 ft·lb) (36.1 kgm)at 4400 rpm nm
4100 rpm
Torque (rpm)
354 Nm (261 ft·lb) (36.1 kgm)at 4400 rpm rpm
84 mm
Bore
95.5 × 81.4 mm 3.76 × 3.2 in mm
91 mm
Stroke
95.5 × 81.4 mm 3.76 × 3.2 in mm
12.0:1
Compression
nan
petrol
Fuel
petrol
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Power
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