Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan (2013 – 2016) vs Qoros 3 (2013 – 2020): specs compared
The Qoros 3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 156 hp against 150 hp. The Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 9.7 s. The Qoros 3 has the higher top speed: 217 km/h against 212 km/h. The Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 6.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,190 kg against 1,320 kg.
| Specification |
Mazda
3 / Axela Sedan
2013 – 2016
|
Qoros
3
2013 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | China |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2013 – 2020 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 100 – 150 hp | 126 – 156 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 380 Nm | 155 – 210 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 11.6 s | 9.7 – 12.6 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 212 km/h | 196 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 5.6 L/100 km | 6.0 – 6.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,585 mm | 4,615 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,190 – 1,395 kg | 1,320 – 1,410 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.