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2020 · Mazda · Petrol

Mazda3

Hatch 2.0 Astina

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Cost to own / mo

R5,222

R4/km

Market price

R304,999

Annual total

R62,664

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR2,097
InsuranceR534
MaintenanceR1,112
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR3,783
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR1,440
Cost to own / moR5,222

Specifications

Body type
Hatchback
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
2L
Power
121 kW
Torque
213 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
146 g/km
Maintenance score74/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder layout
Inline
Gears
6-speed
Power peak
6,000 rpm
Torque peak
4,000 rpm
Top speed
0 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,460 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Wheelbase
2,725 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Kerb weight
1,350 kg
GVM
1,870 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
295 L
Fuel tank
51 L
Range
810 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
1,000 kg
Towing (unbraked)
600 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
215/45 R18
Rear tyres
215/45 R18

Safety

Airbags
7
ISOFIX
Outer Rear

Comfort & convenience

Central locking
Keyless
Parking camera
Rear
Daytime running lights
LED
Headlights
LED
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
5 yr
Service plan
5 yr
Service interval
15,000 km
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

51/ 100

How this Hatchback ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value31
Efficiency13
Reliability60
Practicality100

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