Haima M3: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Haima M3 choice comes down mainly to transmission and engine output. In the original Sedan produced from March 2014 through June 2016, the database lists three versions: 1.5 MT (112 hp), 1.5 MT (105 hp), and 1.5 CVT (112 hp). The two 112 hp versions provide the best power-to-weight figures, while the lighter 1.5 MT (112 hp) has the strongest numerical specification overall.
The Haima M3 choice comes down mainly to transmission and engine output. In the original Sedan produced from March 2014 through June 2016, the database lists three versions: 1.5 MT (112 hp), 1.5 MT (105 hp), and 1.5 CVT (112 hp). The two 112 hp versions provide the best power-to-weight figures, while the lighter 1.5 MT (112 hp) has the strongest numerical specification overall. A restyled Sedan followed from July 2016 through December 2019, but no individual versions or technical specifications are recorded for it. Consequently, the supplied data cannot support a specification-based recommendation among Haima M3 2017, 2018, or 2019 cars.
Haima M3 generations and versions
The Haima M3 has one generation represented in two production phases, both with a Sedan body.
The original phase ran from March 2014 to June 2016 and contains three database entries. They are 1.5 MT (112 hp), 1.5 MT (105 hp), and 1.5 CVT (112 hp). Because the two manual entries share the exact version name 1.5 MT, their power figures are essential when distinguishing them.
The restyling remained within the same generation and ran from July 2016 to December 2019. Its body was still Sedan, but the database lists no versions for this period. It therefore confirms the existence and production dates of the restyled Haima M3, but it does not state which engines, gearboxes, weights, or other mechanical specifications were available.
Haima M3 engine and specs comparison
All three documented versions use a 1497 cc Gasoline engine. Each engine has 4 cylinders in an Inline layout, with 4 valves per cylinder and no boost. The engine is mounted Front, transverse and uses Distributed injection (multi-point). All three versions use 92 fuel, meet Euro 5, and have FWD.
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 MT (112 hp) | 112 hp / 82 kW at 6000 rpm | 147 Nm at 4000 rpm | 1497 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4 | Inline | No | Manual, 5 speeds | FWD |
| 1.5 MT (105 hp) | 105 hp / 77 kW at 6000 rpm | 147 Nm at 4000 rpm | 1497 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4 | Inline | No | Manual, 5 speeds | FWD |
| 1.5 CVT (112 hp) | 112 hp / 82 kW at 6000 rpm | 147 Nm at 4000 rpm | 1497 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4 | Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
The 1.5 MT (112 hp) produces about 74.8 hp per litre, whereas the 1.5 MT (105 hp) produces about 70.1 hp per litre. The difference is 7 hp, or about 6.7% relative to the 105 hp output. Torque does not separate them: both deliver 147 Nm at 4000 rpm. Their peak power also arrives at the same 6000 rpm.
The 1.5 CVT (112 hp) has the same 112 hp, 82 kW, and 147 Nm ratings as the stronger manual. Its main documented difference is the Variable gearbox instead of the 5-speed Manual. The data does not identify a fixed number of ratios for the Variable transmission.
Haima M3 performance and economy
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 MT (112 hp) | not measured | 170 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 1.5 MT (105 hp) | not measured | 170 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 1.5 CVT (112 hp) | not measured | 170 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
The recorded top speed is 170 km/h for every documented version, so none has an advantage by that measure. Acceleration from 0–100 km/h is not measured for any version. City, highway, and combined fuel consumption are also not measured, which means the supplied figures cannot establish whether the Manual or Variable gearbox uses less fuel.
The identical top-speed figure should not be treated as proof of identical acceleration. The two 112 hp versions have more power than the 105 hp manual, while transmission behavior and kerb weight also differ, but no measured acceleration result is available to quantify their effect.
Haima M3 dimensions, weight, and wheels
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 MT (112 hp) | 1210 kg | not measured | 160 mm | not measured | 185/60 R15; 195/55 R15 |
| 1.5 MT (105 hp) | 1210 kg | not measured | 160 mm | not measured | 185/60 R15; 195/55 R15 |
| 1.5 CVT (112 hp) | 1240 kg | not measured | 160 mm | not measured | 185/60 R15; 195/55 R15 |
The 1.5 CVT (112 hp) is 30 kg heavier than either 1.5 MT version. Ground clearance is identical at 160 mm, and every documented version lists the same 185/60 R15 and 195/55 R15 wheel sizes. Gross weight and fuel-tank capacity are not measured.
The suspension and braking specifications are also shared. Each version has an Independent, spring front suspension, a Semi-independent, spring rear suspension, Disc front brakes, and Drum rear brakes. These components therefore provide no database-backed reason to prefer one documented version over another.
Which Haima M3 version should you buy?
For the strongest numbers, choose the 1.5 MT (112 hp). Its 1210 kg kerb weight and 112 hp output equal about 10.8 kg per horsepower. It matches the 1.5 CVT (112 hp) for power and torque but weighs 30 kg less, giving it a modest numerical advantage.
Choose the 1.5 CVT (112 hp) when the Variable gearbox is the deciding requirement. It retains the stronger 112 hp rating and 147 Nm of torque, but its 1240 kg kerb weight produces about 11.1 kg per horsepower. Compared with the 1.5 MT (112 hp), the extra 30 kg is the only quantified weight penalty; fuel-consumption and acceleration differences are not measured.
The 1.5 MT (105 hp) has the least favorable power-to-weight result at about 11.5 kg per horsepower. It weighs the same 1210 kg as the stronger manual, produces 7 hp less, and offers the same 147 Nm torque, 170 km/h top speed, 160 mm clearance, wheel choices, suspension, brakes, fuel type, and Euro 5 classification. On specifications alone, the 1.5 MT (112 hp) is therefore the clearer manual choice.
A later production year does not automatically produce a better data-backed recommendation. The 2016 transition introduced the restyled phase of the same generation, but the database provides no restyled versions and no figures showing what changed mechanically. For a Haima M3 2017, Haima M3 2018, or Haima M3 2019, engine output, torque, gearbox, drive, performance, consumption, weight, clearance, tank capacity, and wheel sizes are all not measured in the supplied version data.
Haima M3 price, problems, and reliability
Haima M3 price figures are not measured, so no version can be ranked by purchase price or value for money. The available numbers can show what a version offers mechanically, but they cannot show what any extra purchase cost buys.
Haima M3 problems and reliability are also not measured. The data contains no failure rates, repair records, maintenance costs, or owner reports. A reliability comparison between 1.5 MT (112 hp), 1.5 MT (105 hp), and 1.5 CVT (112 hp) would therefore be unsupported.
Based strictly on the recorded specifications, the buying order is straightforward: 1.5 MT (112 hp) for the best power-to-weight figure, 1.5 CVT (112 hp) for buyers prioritizing the Variable gearbox, and 1.5 MT (105 hp) only when factors absent from the data—such as condition or price—change the decision.