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    2008 Mazda 3

    New from

    $20,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6 - 10 L / 100km

    About the Mazda 3

    Last updated Sep 25, 2025

    The new Mazda 3 is a small car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 4D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $20,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the NEO Sport variant and topping out at $43,250 for the MPS Sports Pack.

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

    Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (108kW/182Nm), 2.3L multi-point injection (115kW/203Nm), 2L turbo diesel common rail (105kW/360Nm) and 2.3L turbo petrol direct injection (190kW/380Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2008 Mazda 3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    73.68 - 135.42 kW/t
    56.29 kW/t
    146.84 kW/t
    Boot Space
    290 - 413 litres
    275 litres
    485 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6 - 10 L/100km
    4.6 L/100km
    10.8 L/100km
    Price
    $20,990 - $43,250
    $18,990
    $66,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    3 - 6 years
    2 years
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    900 kg
    450 kg
    1,700 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    121 mm
    102 mm
    155 mm

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    2008 Mazda 3 Price

    Neo Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$20,990
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$21,490
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,990
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,490
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$20,990
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$21,490
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,990
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,490
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,690
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,190
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$24,690
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,190
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$22,690
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,190
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$24,690
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,190

    Maxx Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,500
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$26,300
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$27,500
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$28,300
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$25,500
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$26,300
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$27,500
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$28,300

    Maxx Sport Dsc

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$26,500
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$27,300
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$28,500
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$29,300
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$26,500
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$27,300
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$28,500
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$29,300

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD$29,500
    2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD$30,400
    2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD$29,500
    2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD$30,400

    Sp23

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$29,600
    2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$30,500
    2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$31,860
    2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$32,760
    2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$29,600
    2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$30,500
    2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$31,860
    2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$32,760

    Sp23 Luxury Pack

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$31,600
    2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$32,500
    2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$33,860
    2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$34,760
    2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$31,600
    2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$32,500
    2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$33,860
    2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$34,760

    MPS

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$38,750
    2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$39,750

    Mps Sports Pack

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$42,250
    2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$43,250
    *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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    2008 Mazda 3 Specs

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    Neo Sport

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • 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): 87.1
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • 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
      • 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): 4400
      • 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 Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • 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
      • Co2 Level (combined): 194
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu3
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1999
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 83.1
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • 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 Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 147
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 108
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 182
      • 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 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 Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • 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: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
      • Main Service Distance (km): 20000
      • Main Service Distance (miles): 12427
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electric
      • 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
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
      • 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 Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance 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): 1240
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Maxx Sport

    Adds to Neo Sport:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • 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): 85.44
    • Convenience
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • 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): 4475
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 951
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1264
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
      • 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 Load Index: 89
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Removes from Neo Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 87.1
    • 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): 4400
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 976
    • Doors
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1240
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • 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 Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Maxx Sport Dsc

    Same inclusions as the Maxx Sport

    Base

    Adds to Maxx Sport Dsc:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 73.68
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 143
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 105
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 360
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1425
    Removes from Maxx Sport Dsc:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.44
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 87.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 194
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu3
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1999
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 83.1
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 147
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 108
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 182
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • 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: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1264

    Sp23

    Adds to Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 88.73
    • 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): 4425
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 976
    • Doors
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 87.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 203
      • Compression Ratio: 9.7
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu3
      • 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
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 156
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 115
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 203
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • 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: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • 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
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1296
    • 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 Base:
    • 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): 73.68
    • 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): 4475
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 951
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 143
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 105
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 360
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1425
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55

    Sp23 Luxury 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
    • 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): 4500
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 951
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from Sp23:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • 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): 4425
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 976
    • Doors
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent

    MPS

    Adds to Sp23 Luxury Pack:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 135.42
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 290
      • Front Track (mm): 1535
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 121
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
      • Overall Length (mm): 4430
      • Overall Width (mm): 1765
      • Rear Track (mm): 1525
    • Doors
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 206
      • Compression Ratio: 9.5
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine Code: Disi
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 258
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 190
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 380
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Transmission
      • Limited Slip Differential Front Location: Front
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1403
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Removes from Sp23 Luxury Pack:
    • 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): 88.73
    • Convenience
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 413
      • Front Headroom (mm): 994
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1065
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1394
      • Front Track (mm): 1530
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • 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 Length (mm): 4500
      • Overall Width (mm): 1755
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 951
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 922
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1371
      • Rear Track (mm): 1515
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 203
      • Compression Ratio: 9.7
      • Engine Code: S-vt
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 156
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 115
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 203
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1296
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Mps Sports Pack

    Adds to MPS:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 7
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 134.28
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1415
    Removes from MPS:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 135.42
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1403
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    2008 Mazda 3 Dimensions

    1465mm
    1755mm
    4475mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2008 Mazda 3 Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20251200Kg1200Kg
    20241200Kg1200Kg
    20231200Kg1200Kg
    20221200Kg1200Kg
    20211200Kg1200Kg
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    2008 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy

    There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 3

    The most fuel efficient Mazda 3 is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mazda 3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Mps Sports Pack with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.3L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 10L of Premium 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, FWDUnleaded8.2 L/100km
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.4 L/100km
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.2 L/100km
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.4 L/100km
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    2008 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 Sport that starts from $20,990.

    The most expensive Mazda 3 is the Mps Sports Pack that starts from $43,250.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Neo Sport, Maxx Sport, Maxx Sport Dsc, Base, Sp23, Sp23 Luxury Pack, MPS and Mps Sports Pack.

    The largest Mazda 3 is the Sp23 which measures 1755mm wide, 4500mm in length and sits 1465mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda 3 is the MPS which has 190kW of power from its 2.3L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

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

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

    The Mazda 3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Unleaded or Diesel.

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