2014 Mazda MAZDA3

The compact hatchback for someone who actually enjoys driving to work.

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Odometer: 76,000 mi
Body: Hatchback
Combined: 34 mpg

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What this vehicle is

A commuter who wants fuel economy and hatchback space without a dull driving experience.

The 2014 MAZDA3 was the first of the SkyActiv-era cars and it changed how the class was judged. Mazda kept a conventional six-speed automatic when nearly every competitor moved to a CVT, which makes this car both more engaging to drive and simpler to own long-term. Highway fuel economy around 40 mpg arrives without a hybrid system or a turbocharger.

Among the cheapest here to run. The SkyActiv 2.0L returns high 30s on a highway commute without a turbo or a hybrid system to maintain, the six-speed automatic is conventional, insurance for a compact hatchback is modest, and the tires are a common size.

Specifications

The numbers on this Mazda MAZDA3

Odometer and body style are specific to this vehicle. Engine, drivetrain, and transmission are the configurations offered for this model year; confirm the exact build with us before you decide.

Body style: Hatchback
Odometer: 76,000 miles
Generation: BM generation, 2014-2018
Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
Engines offered: 2.0L SkyActiv-G inline-four (about 155 hp) or 2.5L SkyActiv-G (about 184 hp)
Transmission: Six-speed automatic or six-speed manual
Seating: 5 passengers
Doors: 5
Fuel: Gasoline
EPA estimate: 30 city / 41 highway / 34 combined mpg (2.0L four-cylinder with six-speed automatic)

Why people choose it

What this model does well

Strengths that belong to the model itself, not to this individual car.

01Conventional six-speed automatic rather than a CVT, and it shifts crisply
02Highway fuel economy around 40 mpg from a naturally aspirated engine
03Steering and chassis balance are the best in the compact class from this era
04Hatchback body adds real cargo versatility over the sedan

Before you buy

What to check on this model

Items specific to the bm generation MAZDA3, worth raising on a test drive rather than discovering later.

Read the full inspection checklist

✓Rear visibility over the shoulder is limited by the roof pillars, so check that the backup camera works
✓Some early cars had infotainment software quirks, so confirm the system boots and pairs reliably
✓Inspect the front lower control arm bushings, which wear before most other suspension parts
✓Check for stone chips along the lower doors and rockers, where the paint is thin

Useful answers

Questions about this Mazda MAZDA3

Does the MAZDA3 have a CVT?

No, and it is one of the main reasons to prefer it. Mazda stayed with a conventional six-speed automatic when most of the compact class moved to continuously variable transmissions. It shifts crisply, it behaves predictably, and it removes the fluid-service anxiety that comes with a used CVT.

Does it need premium fuel?

The SkyActiv engines are designed to run on regular unleaded. Mazda notes that premium can produce a small power increase in some versions, but it is not required and there is no need to budget for it as a running cost.

How is rear visibility in the hatchback?

Limited over the shoulder, because the roof pillars are thick and the rear glass is shallow. That is the practical cost of the styling. Confirm the backup camera works, and take a moment during the test drive to check that the mirror positions give you a view you are comfortable with.

Is the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 still available, and what does it cost?

The price on this vehicle is quoted by phone rather than posted, and availability changes as inventory turns over. Call 516-785-9378 and you will be given the figure directly, along with whether the vehicle is still here.