Mazda3 BK vs Mazda Premacy CW / Mazda5: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Mazda · 2003–2008

Mazda3 BK

Version (2 versions)

Power: 191 kW260 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Top speed: -
Kerb mass: -

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Mazda · 2010–2018

Premacy CW / Mazda5

C PI 456

Version (4 versions)

Power: 110 kW150 PS
0–100 km/h: 11.2 s
Top speed: 194 km/h
Kerb mass: 1,485 kg

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In plain words

Mazda3 BK has more power: 191 kW (260 PS) against 110 kW (150 PS) for Mazda Premacy CW / Mazda5. Mazda3 BK is the older design (from 2003); Mazda Premacy CW / Mazda5 arrived in 2010. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Mazda3 BK yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Full specifications

General
	Mazda3 BK	Mazda Premacy CW / Mazda5
Version	MPS 2.3 DISI Turbo · petrol · 191 kW (260 PS)	2.0 DISI i-stop · petrol · 110 kW (150 PS)
Production years	2003–2008	2010–2018
Body	Hatchback	Minivan / MPV
Class	C-segment (compact)	MPV / minivan
Country	Japan	Japan
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	191 kW (260 PS) 256 hp Better	110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp
Power, all versions	105–191 kW (143–260 PS) 141–256 hp	85–117 kW (116–159 PS) 114–157 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills.	380 Nm 280 lb-ft Better	191 Nm 141 lb-ft
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	No data	11.2 s
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it.	No data	194 km/h 121 mph
Power per tonne	No data	74 kW/t 90 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	4 cyl	No data
Gearbox	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drive	No data	Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	No data	4,585 mm 180.5 in
Width	No data	1,750 mm 68.9 in
Height	No data	1,615 mm 63.6 in
Wheelbase	No data	2,750 mm 108.3 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	No data	1,485 kg 3,274 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	No data	112 l 4.0 cu ft

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).