Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 2003–2018
Mazda Axela
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mazda Axela. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 3.3 L/100km, about $1,070 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 3.3 L/100km
- 2018 official
- A year's petrol
- $1,070
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 1,541 km
- 51 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Axela costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $9.73 per 100 km | $1,070 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $7.99 per 100 km | $887 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £9.29 per 100 miles | £650 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $6.13 per 100 miles | $827 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the Axela ranks
BP (sold as Mazda3), 2020–2027
Specs for the 2.0 hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- BP (sold as Mazda3)
- Built
- 2020-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,460 mm
- Width
- 1,795 mm
- Height
- 1,435 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,725 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,350 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 114 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 51 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
BM, 2014–2022
Specs for the 2022 Mazda Axela Sport 15S, 2WD (FF), 6-speed automatic, Japan-market hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- Third generation (BM)
- Built
- 2013-2019
- Built in
- Japan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,470 mm
- Width
- 1,795 mm
- Height
- 1,470 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,280 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,496 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 82 kW
- Torque
- 144 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.9 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 51 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
BL, 2010–2013
Specs for the 2.0 Sport hatchback (JDM); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- BL
- Built
- 2010-2013
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,506 mm
- Width
- 1,755 mm
- Height
- 1,468 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,670 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,324 kg
- Boot
- 392 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 116 kW
- Torque
- 197 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.3 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 52.5 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
BK, 2003–2009
Specs for the 1.5 Sport hatchback (JDM); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- BK
- Built
- 2003-2009
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,491 mm
- Width
- 1,754 mm
- Height
- 1,468 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,639 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,290 kg
- Boot
- 413 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,130 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 111 kW
- Torque
- 192 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 54 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Petrol | 5.1 L/100km | 56 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Hybrid | 3.3 L/100km | 85 mpg | 71 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 4.6 L/100km | 61 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 4.7 L/100km | 60 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 5.0 L/100km | 57 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Hybrid | 3.4 L/100km | 84 mpg | 70 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 5.2 L/100km | 54 mpg | 45 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 3.4 L/100km | 84 mpg | 70 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 3.3 L/100km | 86 mpg | 71 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 3.2 L/100km | 88 mpg | 73 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 3.2 L/100km | 88 mpg | 73 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Hybrid | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Hybrid | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Hybrid | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Hybrid | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 6.5 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
Mazda Axela questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mazda Axela?
The 2018 Mazda Axela uses 3.3 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mazda Axela cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $1,070 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Mazda Axela go on a full tank?
About 1,541 km from its 51 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Mazda Axela's boot?
392 L, for the 2.0 hatchback.
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