Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
24 -26 City / 32 -35 HWY
Horsepower
186
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Laura B
Comfort of the Mazda 3 sedan.
I have only had the car for about a month but so far I love it. When riding in the car, it feels compact but not too tight. It is very comfortable. The car gets decent gas mileage. Driving in a rural area I get about 24 miles per gallon and on the highway I get around 30 miles per gallon.
accountCircle Nicole E
Mazda best safety features.
I have a Mazda 3 and I love it. The safety features are incredible. It breaks for you in the event you are too close to a car. The car does very well on gas mileage. The interior is simple but very comfortable. The trunk is large enough to fit multiple suitcases and bags for travel.
accountCircle Colleen W
Luxury meets affordability.
The 2020 Mazda 3 AWD combines modern luxury with affordability. It is an incredible car that offers all the latest features. It is comfortable and great to drive. It includes apple play and Bluetooth. The safety features are incredible. I am so satisfied with my Mazda. My car is worth double what I am paying for sure! (my father is paying double for a luxury vehicle - mine has the same features!).
accountCircle Gene R
Mazda 3 zippy fun for the young at heart.
It's a zippy & fun yet comfortable ride. Has one of the best sounding car audio systems I've ever heard. A perfectly laid out sweet ride. Checked out many other smaller AWD vehicles. One test drive and I knew this was the one for me. Lots of trunk space. Plenty of legroom in rear. Hit sport button in tight situations and you are out of there. Beautiful and stylish body style. All controls easy and at your fingertips. Great cruising car for young at heart.
accountCircle Ashley S
The Mazda 3 select package.
The Mazda 3 is a super smooth drive. It has all the safety features you need. Feels spacious for the driver and passenger. The back seat is a little small so if you drive with your seat back there will not be much room in the back seat. Other than that this car is excellent!
accountCircle Natalia S
Safe and practical car with great space.
I love mazda’s in general but my vehicle is so practical and beautiful. It has so much space and feels luxurious for a lower end make. The car does so well on gas. It also has many safety features and brake assist. Overall great value and safe car I love to own.
accountCircle Jared K
I highly recommend Mazdas.
I have had this car for 3 weeks I haven't had any problems with it thus far and do not anticipate any real problems I have had a very good track record with Mazda. It's pretty fast with the 2.5 l engine comfortable, and a very quiet drive. The technology in the car is amazing.
accountCircle Vincent G
The Mazda 3 is a great car.
The Mazda 3 is a really good car. It has a leather interior which makes the car look luxurious and it comfortable. The car has apple carplay and every safety feature possible on a car. The car is really efficient on gas, it can handle long drives, and the car drives smooth.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle No name
Rust prevention
I hope they did something about the rust issues. My wife's 2005 Mazda3 has far more rust than my neighbours 2003 Toyota. He has one ding on his hood from a rock that rusted whereas the Mazda has lost both rear wheel arches. Both vehicles have about 200,000 kilometres on them. I don't see anything in Mazda advertising about zinc coatings or attention to this issue.

Mazda Mazda3 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base Sedan
186 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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Select Package Sedan
186 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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Base Hatchback
186 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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Preferred Package Sedan
186 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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Preferred Package Hatchback
186 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Package Sedan
186 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Package Hatchback
186 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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2020 Mazda Mazda3 Owner Reviews

4.57
28 Reviews
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5 stars 68%
4 stars 29%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 0%
1 star 4%
accountCircle Grace M on June 14, 2021
Apple car play feature is awesome.
Gas mileage is decent but could be better. Drives really smooth and has amazing safety features. Love the apple car play feature. The leather interior is durable and the white shiny exterior makes it look luxury. I would highly recommend this vehicle.
accountCircle Natalia S on May 17, 2021
Safe and practical car with great space.
I love mazda’s in general but my vehicle is so practical and beautiful. It has so much space and feels luxurious for a lower end make. The car does so well on gas. It also has many safety features and brake assist. Overall great value and safe car I love to own.

Ranks #13 Small Cars by Owners

The 2020 Mazda Mazda3 has an average owner rating of 4.52 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 23 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #9 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2020 Mazda Mazda3 has a combined MPG of 40 which ranks it #9 of 26 other Small Cars.

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115 MPG
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53 MPG
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