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2024 Mazda 3
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2024 Mazda 3

The redesigned Mazda3 is offered in sedan or hatchback forms. The sole engine is a carryover 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is now available. The interior is nicely furnished and features a new infotainment system that drivers interact with by using a screen exclusively through a rotary knob. Handling is still nimble but less sporty than in the previous 3. Mazda has improved the ride; it’s firm, but absorbs impacts well. The cabin is relatively quiet and nicely finished. There is an available Driver Monitoring System that watches the driver's face and sounds an alert to warn of fatigue. For 2021 a new 2.0-liter became the base engine, and a much more powerful 2.5-liter turbo is optional. The latter is coupled to all-wheel-drive. The 2.0-liter engine was dropped in 2023. ACC is standard for 2025.

Market value
$22,450
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2024
Owner rating 4/5
Reliability 4/5
Data updated June 4, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door hatchback
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2019

Pricing

Current retail median
$22,450
Retail value range
$18,575 - $25,275
Original MSRP range
$24,170 - $36,650
Trade-in range
$16,860 - $24,215

Ratings

Road test score
75/100
Owner satisfaction
4/5
Would buy again
67%
Reliability
4/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
28 MPG
EPA highway
37 MPG
EPA combined
31 MPG
Tested city
20 MPG
Tested highway
44 MPG
Tested overall
30 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,290
Cruising range
400 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3 sec
0-60 mph
7.7 sec
60-0 mph braking
125 ft
Avoidance speed
54 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
184 in
Width
71 in
Height
57 in
Wheelbase
107 in
Weight
3,025 lb
Maximum load
860 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
2 in
Rear leg room
27 in
Luggage
3+1+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
3/5
Driving
5/5
Styling
5/5
Value
2/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
7/10
Greenhouse gas score
6/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Mazda

<p>Over time, Mazdas are known to be affordable, fun to drive, and good-looking inside and out. Many of its small crossovers, SUVs, and sedans have earned Consumer Reports' recommendations and above-average reliability ratings. However, its new midsized SUVs have not lived up to the brand’s reliability reputation. Used Mazdas are usually a good option for an inexpensive pre-owned car. Most Mazdas achieve solid, but not exceptional fuel economy. Though sports cars are less popular now than decades prior, Mazda still sells the MX-5 Miata, one of the best of the few remaining enthusiast cars.</p><p><br/></p>

Vehicle ID: 27804 First published: September 14, 2023 Updated: June 4, 2026

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