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    2012 Mazda 3

    New from

    $20,330 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.7 - 9.9 L / 100km

    About the Mazda 3

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Mazda 3 is a small car offered in both 4D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $20,330 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the NEO variant and topping out at $39,490 for the MPS.

    There are 8 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2009.

    Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (108kW/182Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (122kW/227Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/360Nm), 2.0L petrol direct injection (113kW/194Nm) and 2.3L turbo petrol direct injection (190kW/380Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2012 Mazda 3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    75.45 - 130.49 kW/t
    52.13 kW/t
    134.48 kW/t
    Boot Space
    276 - 430 litres
    250 litres
    550 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.7 - 9.9 L/100km
    3.8 L/100km
    10.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    606 - 965 km
    576 km
    1,447 km
    Price
    $20,330 - $39,490
    $19,250
    $52,490
    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
    500 kg
    1,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    118 - 120 mm
    102 mm
    160 mm

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    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
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    2012 Mazda 3 Specs

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    Neo

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Brakes
      • 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): 84.31
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 340
      • Front Headroom (mm): 987
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1364
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1068
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1395
      • Front Track (mm): 1535
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 118
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 53.7
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 52.2
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.0
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 36.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.0
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
      • Overall Height (mm): 1470
      • Overall Length (mm): 4460
      • Overall Width (mm): 1755
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 953
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1326
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 919
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1371
      • Rear Track (mm): 1520
      • 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
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 55
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Mica
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 696
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.9
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 147
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 108
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 182
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • 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 Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • 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 Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • 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
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • 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: Variable
      • 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 Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • 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): 1281
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • 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: 6.0
      • 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

    Neo Activematic

    Adds to Neo:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.82
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
      • Bore Engine: 87.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 193
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1999
      • Engine Code: Mzr-2.0
      • 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
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 671
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.2
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • 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 Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Code: Activematic
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1304
    Removes from Neo:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.31
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 696
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.9
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1281

    Maxx Sport

    Adds to Neo Activematic:
    • 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): 84.38
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 430
      • Overall Length (mm): 4580
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 187
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 696
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.9
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1280
    • 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 Neo Activematic:
    • 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): 82.82
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 340
      • Overall Length (mm): 4460
    • Doors
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 193
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 671
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.2
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: Activematic
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1304
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Diesel

    Adds to Maxx Sport:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 76.39
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 120
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
      • Bore Engine: 86.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 150
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2184
      • Engine Code: Mzr-cd 2.2
      • Stroke Engine: 94.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 965
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 17.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 14.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.7
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 360
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1440
    Removes from Maxx Sport:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.38
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 118
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
      • Bore Engine: 87.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 187
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1999
      • Engine Code: Mzr-2.0
      • Stroke Engine: 83.1
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 696
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.9
      • 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
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1280

    Sp20 Skyactiv

    Adds to Diesel:
    • 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): 85.03
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 300
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 118
      • Overall Length (mm): 4460
    • Doors
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.0
      • Bore Engine: 83.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 145
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1998
      • Engine Code: Skyactiv-g
      • Stroke Engine: 91.2
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 887
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 154
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 113
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 194
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4100
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: Activematic
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1329
    Removes from Diesel:
    • 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): 76.39
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 430
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 120
      • Overall Length (mm): 4580
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
      • Bore Engine: 86.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 150
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2184
      • Engine Code: Mzr-cd 2.2
      • Stroke Engine: 94.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 965
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 17.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 14.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.7
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 360
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1440

    Sp20 Skyactiv Luxury

    Adds to Sp20 Skyactiv:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • System Brand Name: Bose
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.95
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 276
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1346
    Removes from Sp20 Skyactiv:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.03
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 300
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1329

    Sp25

    Adds to Sp20 Skyactiv Luxury:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.12
    • Convenience
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1530
      • Overall Length (mm): 4490
      • Rear Track (mm): 1515
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
      • Bore Engine: 89.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 204
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2488
      • Engine Code: Mzr-2.5
      • Stroke Engine: 100.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 698
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 166
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 122
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 227
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1369
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Removes from Sp20 Skyactiv Luxury:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.95
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1535
      • Overall Length (mm): 4460
      • Rear Track (mm): 1520
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.0
      • Bore Engine: 83.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 145
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1998
      • Engine Code: Skyactiv-g
      • Stroke Engine: 91.2
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 55
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 887
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 154
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 113
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 194
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4100
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: Activematic
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1346
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V

    MPS

    Adds to Sp25:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
    • Body exterior
      • Platform Code: C1
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 130.49
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 300
      • Front Track (mm): 1535
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 120
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
      • Overall Height (mm): 1460
      • Overall Length (mm): 4505
      • Overall Width (mm): 1770
      • Rear Track (mm): 1520
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.5
      • Bore Engine: 87.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 235
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.3
      • Engine (cc): 2261
      • Engine Code: Disi
      • Stroke Engine: 94.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 606
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • 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 Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Transmission
      • Limited Slip Differential Front Location: Front
    • Visibility
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1456
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Removes from Sp25:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.12
    • Convenience
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 276
      • Front Track (mm): 1530
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 118
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
      • Overall Height (mm): 1470
      • Overall Length (mm): 4490
      • Overall Width (mm): 1755
      • Rear Track (mm): 1515
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
      • Bore Engine: 89.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 204
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2488
      • Engine Code: Mzr-2.5
      • Stroke Engine: 100.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 698
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 166
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 122
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 227
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1369
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
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    2012 Mazda 3 Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20251200Kg1200Kg
    20241200Kg1200Kg
    20231200Kg1200Kg
    20221200Kg1200Kg
    20211200Kg1200Kg
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    2012 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy

    There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 3

    The most fuel efficient Mazda 3 is the Diesel with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mazda 3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the MPS with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.3L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.9L 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
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.9 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.9 L/100km
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    2012 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 $20,330.

    The most expensive Mazda 3 is the MPS that starts from $39,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Neo, Neo Activematic, Maxx Sport, Diesel, Sp20 Skyactiv, Sp20 Skyactiv Luxury, Sp25 and MPS.

    The largest Mazda 3 is the Neo which measures 1755mm wide, 4580mm in length and sits 1470mm 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.