2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
BMW M340i xDrive vs Mazda Mazda3
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Mazda3 uses 0.4 L/100 km less combined (7.8 vs 8.2), about 80 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Mazda3: 5.9/10 vs 5.5/10.
- Only the Mazda3 offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | $25,250 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 5.5/10 | 5.9/10 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| City | 9 | 8.8 |
| Highway | 7.1 | 6.6 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 189 | 183 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | 250 hp |
| Seats | — | 5 |
| Drivetrain | — | AWD, FWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | No | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | Regular gasoline |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 15 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.