Mazda 3 Hatchback: BM Facelift vs BP
Verdict
These are same-size C-segment Mazda hatchbacks, but they pull in different directions. The Mazda 3 Hatchback BM Facelift costs RM126,276 against RM119,620 for the Mazda 3 Hatchback BP, and its 1,998 cc engine has a clear output advantage: 162 hp and 210 Nm versus 118 hp and 153 Nm. The BP answers with a longer 2,725 mm wheelbase, seven airbags, RM90 road tax and a 5.9 L/100 km fuel figure. The BM keeps the bigger 308-litre boot. For Malaysia, the choice is power and cargo space against lower annual tax and newer-generation packaging.
Pick the Mazda 3 Hatchback BM Facelift if you want the stronger 1,998 cc engine, 162 hp and 308-litre boot, and can live with RM379 annual road tax.
Pick the Mazda 3 Hatchback BP if you want the newer generation with seven airbags, RM90 annual road tax and a 5.9 L/100 km fuel figure more than outright power.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 3 Hatchback BM Facelift RM126,276; Mazda 3 Hatchback BP RM119,620
- Engine: Mazda 3 Hatchback BM Facelift 1,998 cc; Mazda 3 Hatchback BP 1,496 cc
- Output: Mazda 3 Hatchback BM Facelift 162 hp/210 Nm; Mazda 3 Hatchback BP 118 hp/153 Nm
- Size: Mazda 3 Hatchback BM Facelift 4,460 mm long, 1,450 mm tall; Mazda 3 Hatchback BP 4,460 mm long, 1,435 mm tall
- Wheelbase and boot: Mazda 3 Hatchback BM Facelift 2,700 mm/308 litres; Mazda 3 Hatchback BP 2,725 mm/295 litres
- Airbags and road tax: Mazda 3 Hatchback BM Facelift 6/RM379 yearly; Mazda 3 Hatchback BP 7/RM90 yearly
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 126,276 | RM 119,620✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 162 hp✓ | 118 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm✓ | 153 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 0.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 0 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.9 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Boot space | 308 L✓ | 295 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 379 | RM 90✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
BM Facelift
- Stronger 162 hp output
- Higher 210 Nm torque
- Larger 308-litre boot
- Higher RM379 annual road tax
- Six airbags versus seven in the BP
- Shorter 2,700 mm wheelbase
BP
- Lower RM90 annual road tax
- Seven airbags
- Longer 2,725 mm wheelbase
- Lower 118 hp output
- Lower 153 Nm torque
- Smaller 295-litre boot
BM Facelift vs BP FAQ
Is the Mazda 3 Hatchback BM Facelift or Mazda 3 Hatchback BP better?
The Mazda 3 Hatchback BP is the better default if running cost, airbags and newer-generation packaging matter. The Mazda 3 Hatchback BM Facelift is better if you prioritise the stronger 162 hp, 210 Nm 2.0-litre engine.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 3 Hatchback BP is RM6,656 cheaper, at RM119,620 versus RM126,276 for the Mazda 3 Hatchback BM Facelift.
Which one has more power?
The Mazda 3 Hatchback BM Facelift is much stronger, with 162 hp and 210 Nm from its 1,998 cc engine. The Mazda 3 Hatchback BP has 118 hp and 153 Nm from a 1,496 cc engine.