Mazda 3

Years2003–present
Generations14
Total variants355
Body stylesSedan · Hatchback
PlatformFord C1 platform · Small Product Group
DesignerHasip Girgin · Kunihiko Kurisu · Koichi Tabata · Yasutake Tsuchida
AssemblyJapan: Hōfu (Hōfu Plant No.&nbsp · 1) *China: Chongqing/Hainan *Taiwan: Ford Lio Ho Motor *Colombia: Bogotá *Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna *South Africa: Pretoria *Zimbabwe: Willowvale, Harare · 1) *China: Nanjing & *Colombia: Bogotá *Iran: Tehran *Malaysia: Kulim *South Africa: Pretoria *Taiwan: Ford Lio Ho Motor *Vietnam: Quảng Nam · 1) *Mexico: Salamanca, Guanajuato *Thailand: Rayong *China: Nanjing *Malaysia: Kulim *Vietnam: Quảng Nam
Also known asAxela (Japan, 2003–2019) Mazda 3 Axela (China, 2013–2019)

The Mazda 3 is a sedan and hatchback model, produced 2003–present, spanning 14 generations with 355 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 3 Sedan BP (2019-), 3 BP (2019-), 3 Facelift 2016 (2016-2019) and 3 Sedan Facelift 2016 (2016-2019). Body styles across the 3 lineage span sedan and hatchback, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The 3 BP (2019-) generation is the most extensively documented, with 82 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 14

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Mazda 3 have?

The Mazda 3 has 14 generations with 355 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Mazda 3 produced?

The Mazda 3 has been produced 2003–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Mazda 3?

The Mazda 3 is available as Sedan, Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

BPPlatform · 2 body variants
BM/BNPlatform · 2 body variants
BLPlatform · 2 body variants
BKPlatform · 2 body variants
Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

28,690Estimated total · €5,738 per year
  • Depreciation12,578
  • Fuel / energy7,022
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax2,340

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 1

Mazda 3: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Axela (Japan, 2003–2019) Mazda 3 Axela
    China
    2013–2019
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
3 Sport BK (2003-2006)2003–2006111 hp11.6 s11€18k–€29k★ 2.7
3 Facelift 2006 (2006-2009)2006–2009122 hp11.4 s20€18k–€35k★ 2.8
3 BL (2009-2011)2009–2011130 hp10.7 s35€19k–€45k★ 3.4
3 Facelift 2011 (2011-2013)2011–2013133 hp10.8 s16€22k–€48k★ 3.1
3 BM (2013-2016)2013–2016127 hp9.5 s20€20k–€38k★ 3.9
3 Facelift 2016 (2016-2019)2016–2019130 hp9.3 s24€22k–€39k★ 3.9
3 BP (2019-)2019–present153 hp9.4 s82€28k–€45k★ 4.1

Equipment

3 Sedan BP (2019-)

Does the Mazda 3 have Apple CarPlay?
Standardon all versions
Does the Mazda 3 have Android Auto?
Standardon 26 of 56 versions
Does the Mazda 3 have parking sensors?
Standard (front & rear)on 39 of 56 versions
Does the Mazda 3 have a reversing camera?
Standardon 46 of 56 versions
Does the Mazda 3 have cruise control?
Standardon all versions
Does the Mazda 3 have built-in navigation?
Standardon all versions
Does the Mazda 3 have ISOFIX?
Standardon all versions
Does the Mazda 3 have lane keeping assist?
Standardon all versions
Does the Mazda 3 have Bluetooth?
Standardon all versions
Does the Mazda 3 have a driver airbag?
Standardon all versions