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    2005 Mazda 3

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    $20,690 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.6 - 9.3 L / 100km

    About the Mazda 3

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Mazda 3 is a small car offered in both 4D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $20,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the NEO variant and topping out at $34,080 for the Sp23 Leather Pack.

    There are 8 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (104kW/181Nm) and 2.3L multi-point injection (115kW/203Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2004 Mazda 3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    2005 Mazda 3 Price

    Neo

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$21,490
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$20,690
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$20,790
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,570
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,690
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,790
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$21,490
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$20,690
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$20,790
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,570
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,690
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,790

    Neo Power Pack

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,190
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,290
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$21,550
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$21,650
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$21,750
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$24,270
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$24,370
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,550
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,650
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,750
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,190
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,290
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$21,550
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$21,650
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$21,750
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$24,270
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$24,370
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,550
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,650
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,750

    Neo Safety Pack

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,090
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,190
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,410
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,510
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,610
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,170
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,270
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$24,410
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$24,510
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$24,610
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,090
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,190
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,410
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,510
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,610
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,170
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,270
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$24,410
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$24,510
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$24,610

    Neo Power & Safety Pack

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,790
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,890
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,080
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,180
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,280
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,870
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,970
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,080
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,180
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,280
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,790
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,890
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,080
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,180
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,280
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,870
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,970
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,080
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,180
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,280

    Maxx

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,490
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,690
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$24,800
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$24,900
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,000
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$27,570
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$27,770
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$26,800
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$26,900
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$27,000
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,490
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,690
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$24,800
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$24,900
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,000
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$27,570
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$27,770
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$26,800
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$26,900
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$27,000

    Maxx Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$26,175
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$26,375
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,455
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,555
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,655
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$28,255
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$28,455
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$27,455
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$27,555
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$27,655
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$26,175
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$26,375
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,455
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,555
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,655
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$28,255
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$28,455
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$27,455
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$27,555
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$27,655

    Sp23

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.3L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$29,990
    2.3L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$30,190
    2.3L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$29,120
    2.3L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$29,220
    2.3L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$29,320
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$32,070
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$32,270
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$31,120
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$31,220
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$31,320
    2.3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$29,990
    2.3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$30,190
    2.3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$29,120
    2.3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$29,220
    2.3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$29,320
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$32,070
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$32,270
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$31,120
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$31,220
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$31,320

    Sp23 Leather Pack

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$31,980
    2.3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$32,080
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$33,980
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$34,080
    2.3L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$31,980
    2.3L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$32,080
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$33,980
    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$34,080
    *excl. on-roads

    All Mazda 3 Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$31,310$43,310
    2024$30,470$43,190
    2023$27,160$43,310
    2022$26,340$43,190
    2021$25,590$42,090
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Mazda 3 Pricing

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    2005 Mazda 3 Specs

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    Neo

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.67
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 636
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 22.5
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 300
      • Front Headroom (mm): 994
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1065
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1394
      • Front Track (mm): 1530
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 121
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.4
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.9
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 36.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10400
      • Overall Height (mm): 1465
      • Overall Length (mm): 4405
      • Overall Width (mm): 1755
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 976
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 922
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1371
      • Rear Track (mm): 1515
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2640
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 87.5
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1998
      • Engine Code: Mzr
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 83.1
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 55
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 27
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 141
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 104
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 181
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 1
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 900
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1214
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Neo Power Pack

    Adds to Neo:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 87.03
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 413
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • Overall Length (mm): 4485
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 951
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1195
    Removes from Neo:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.67
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 636
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 22.5
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 300
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.4
      • Overall Length (mm): 4405
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 976
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1214

    Neo Safety Pack

    Adds to Neo Power Pack:
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
    Removes from Neo Power Pack:
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Neo Power & Safety Pack

    Adds to Neo Safety Pack:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.24
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1206
    Removes from Neo Safety Pack:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 87.03
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1195

    Maxx

    Adds to Neo Power & Safety Pack:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.67
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1200
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Removes from Neo Power & Safety Pack:
    • Audio
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.24
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1206
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

    Maxx Sport

    Adds to Maxx:
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.59
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1201
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Removes from Maxx:
    • Body exterior
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.67
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1200
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Sp23

    Adds to Maxx Sport:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.93
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 636
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 22.5
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 300
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.4
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 976
    • Engine
      • Compression Ratio: 9.7
      • Engine (l): 2.3
      • Engine (cc): 2260
      • Engine Code: S-vt
      • Stroke Engine: 94
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 26
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 156
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 115
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 203
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1251
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
    Removes from Maxx Sport:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.59
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 413
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 951
    • Engine
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1998
      • Engine Code: Mzr
      • Stroke Engine: 83.1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 27
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 141
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 104
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 181
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1201
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55

    Sp23 Leather Pack

    Adds to Sp23:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 7
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 93.34
    • Convenience
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 413
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • Overall Length (mm): 4540
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 951
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1232
    Removes from Sp23:
    • Audio
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.93
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 636
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 22.5
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 300
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 121
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.4
      • Overall Length (mm): 4485
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 976
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 87.5
      • Compression Ratio: 9.7
      • Engine (l): 2.3
      • Engine (cc): 2260
      • Engine Code: S-vt
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 94
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 26
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1251
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    2005 Mazda 3 Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20251200Kg1200Kg
    20241200Kg1200Kg
    20231200Kg1200Kg
    20221200Kg1200Kg
    20211200Kg1200Kg
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    2005 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 3

    The most fuel efficient Mazda 3 is the Maxx with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2L Multi-Point Injection and uses 8.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mazda 3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sp23 Leather Pack with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.3L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mazda 3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Mazda 3Fuel TypeCombined
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded-
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.6 L/100km
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded-
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.9 L/100km
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded-
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.6 L/100km
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded-
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.9 L/100km
    See all Mazda 3 Fuel Economy

    2005 Mazda 3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mazda 3?

    The Mazda 3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mazda 3 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda 3 is the Neo that starts from $20,690.

    The most expensive Mazda 3 is the Sp23 Leather Pack that starts from $34,080.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Neo, Neo Power Pack, Neo Safety Pack, Neo Power & Safety Pack, Maxx, Maxx Sport, Sp23 and Sp23 Leather Pack.

    The largest Mazda 3 is the Sp23 which measures 1755mm wide, 4540mm in length and sits 1465mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda 3 is the Sp23 which has 115kW of power from its 2.3L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Mazda 3 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda 3 is the Sp23 which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Mazda 3 uses Unleaded.

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