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Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback

2018 – present Hatchback Japan

The Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback has been in production since 2018. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 116 to 186 hp. Fuel use starts at only 4.4 L/100 km. Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions were offered. Compared with the previous generation (2016 – 2018), peak power rose from 165 to 186 hp. The same generation also came as a sedan.

Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback 1 / 2
Body styleHatchback
Production2018 – present
Variants7
FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

Sedan 2018 – present

Key specifications (range)

Power116 – 186 hp
0–100 km/h10.3 – 12.1 s
Top speed196 – 200 km/h
Fuel economy4.4 – 8.7 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.8L Skyactiv-D 6AT FWD (116 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 116 hp 12.1 s 200 6-speed automatic
1.8L Skyactiv-D 6MT FWD (116 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 116 hp 10.3 s 200 6-Speed manual
2.0L Skyactiv-G 6AT FWD (122 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 122 hp 10.8 s 196 6-speed automatic
2.0L Skyactiv-G 6MT FWD (122 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 122 hp 10.4 s 196 6-Speed manual
Skyactiv-X 2.0L 6MT FWD (180 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 180 hp — — 6-Speed manual
2.5L Skyactiv-G 6AT AWD (186 HP)
2.5 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 186 hp — — 6-speed automatic
2.5L Skyactiv-G 6MT AWD (186 HP)
2.4 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 186 hp — — 6-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1759 cm3 (107 ci)
Power
85.3 KW @ 4000 RPM116 HP @ 4000 RPM114 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
199 lb-ft @ 1600-2600 RPM270 Nm @ 1600-2600 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/60R16

Dimensions

Length
175.6 in (4460 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.8/62.2 in (1,570/1,580 mm)
Wheelbase
107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.6 cuFT (357 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2910 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4231 lbs (1919 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Highway
56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined
51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1759 cm3 (107 ci)
Power
85.3 KW @ 4000 RPM116 HP @ 4000 RPM114 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
199 lb-ft @ 1600-2600 RPM270 Nm @ 1600-2600 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/60R16

Dimensions

Length
175.6 in (4460 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.8/62.2 in (1,570/1,580 mm)
Wheelbase
107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2864 lbs (1299 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4184 lbs (1898 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
89.7 KW @ 6000 RPM122 HP @ 6000 RPM120 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
157 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM213 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
122 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/60 R16

Dimensions

Length
175.6 in (4460 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.8/62.2 in (1,570/1,580 mm)
Wheelbase
107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2864 lbs (1299 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4204 lbs (1907 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Highway
42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined
42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
89.7 KW @ 6000 RPM122 HP @ 6000 RPM120 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
157 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM213 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
122 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/60R16

Dimensions

Length
175.6 in (4460 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.8/62.2 in (1,570/1,580 mm)
Wheelbase
107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2809 lbs (1274 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4134 lbs (1875 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Highway
54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined
46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
132.4 KW @ 6000 RPM180 HP @ 6000 RPM178 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
165 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM224 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/60R16

Dimensions

Length
175.6 in (4460 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.8/62.2 in (1,570/1,580 mm)
Wheelbase
107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.6 cuFT (357 L)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Highway
57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined
53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2488 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
136.8 KW @ 6000 RPM186 HP @ 6000 RPM183 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
186 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM252 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/60R16

Dimensions

Length
175.6 in (4460 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.7x62.2 in (1567 mm)
Wheelbase
107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.1 cuFT (569 L)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Highway
32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined
27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2448 cm3 (149 ci)
Power
136.8 KW @ 6000 RPM186 HP @ 6000 RPM183 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
186 lb-ft @ 4000-6500 RPM252 Nm @ 4000-6500 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/60R16

Dimensions

Length
175.6 in (4460 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.7x62.2 in (1567 mm)
Wheelbase
107.3 in (2725 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
20.1 cuFT (569 L)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Highway
35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined
30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Length4,460 mm
Width1,796 mm
Height1,440 mm
Wheelbase2,725 mm
Curb weight1,274 – 1,320 kg
Torque213 – 270 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.