Mazda Carol

Mazda Carol: generations, specs, engines, performance and weight

The Mazda Carol is a Mini offered in five generations covered by this catalogue, from October 1995 onward. The third generation used a Mini 3-doors body, while the fourth through seventh generations used Mini 5-doors bodies. Across these generations, the database lists gasoline engines of 657 or 658 cc, Manual, Automatic and Variable transmissions, and FWD or AWD configurations.

The Mazda Carol is a Mini offered in five generations covered by this catalogue, from October 1995 onward. The third generation used a Mini 3-doors body, while the fourth through seventh generations used Mini 5-doors bodies. Across these generations, the database lists gasoline engines of 657 or 658 cc, Manual, Automatic and Variable transmissions, and FWD or AWD configurations. Figures for Mazda Carol prices, cars for sale, dimensions, fuel consumption and wheel sizes are not provided and therefore are not estimated here.

Mazda Carol generations

The 3 generation ran from October 1995 through September 1998. It had a Mini 3-doors body and four versions: three named 0.7 MT and one named 0.7 AT. Power ranged from 52 to 61 hp, with FWD and AWD represented.

The 4 generation ran from October 1998 through August 2004. It adopted a Mini 5-doors body and included ten versions. Every version was named 0.7 MT, 0.7 AT or 0.7 CVT, with outputs from 46 to 55 hp and a choice of FWD or AWD.

The 5 generation ran from September 2004 through November 2009. Its Mini 5-doors body was offered in four versions: two 0.7 AT and two 0.7 MT configurations. All produced 54 hp, while transmission and drive choices included Manual or Automatic and FWD or AWD.

The 6 generation ran from December 2009 through December 2014. This Mini 5-doors generation had four versions: 0.7 CVT, two 0.7 AT configurations and 0.7 MT. Outputs were 52 or 54 hp, and both FWD and AWD were available.

The 7 generation started in January 2015, with no stop date specified. It is a Mini 5-doors with three versions: 0.7 MT and two 0.7 CVT configurations. Outputs range from 49 to 52 hp, and buyers can distinguish the two identically named 0.7 CVT versions by their FWD and AWD drivetrains.

Mazda Carol engine and specs

All versions are listed below. When identical names occur within one generation, power, gearbox or drive identifies the individual configuration.

The 7 generation engines develop 49 hp and 58 Nm or 52 hp and 63 Nm. Both have a compression ratio of 11.5 and a 64 × 68.2 bore-and-stroke measurement. The 6, 5 and 4 generation naturally aspirated engines use a compression ratio of 10.5, while the turbocharged 61 hp engines in the 3 generation use 8.3. All listed engines use Distributed injection (multi-point). Engine oil capacity and engine-number location are not measured.

Mazda Carol performance, mpg and fuel economy

Performance data are sparse. For the 4 generation 0.7 MT with 46 hp, 57 Nm and FWD, acceleration from 0–100 km/h is 13.4 seconds and maximum speed is 137 km/h. For every other version, 0–100 km/h acceleration and maximum speed are not measured.

City fuel consumption, highway fuel consumption and combined fuel consumption are not measured for any listed Mazda Carol version. Consequently, an mpg figure cannot be calculated from this dataset. CO₂ output and emissions class are also not measured for every version.

Mazda Carol dimensions, weight and size

Exterior length, width and height are not measured. Wheel sizes are not measured for any version.

The 7 generation has a kerb weight of 610 kg for 0.7 MT, 650 kg for the FWD 0.7 CVT, and 700 kg for the AWD 0.7 CVT. Ground clearance is 155 mm and the fuel tank holds 27 litres for all three. Gross weight is not measured.

Every 6 generation version has a kerb weight of 730 kg, ground clearance of 155 mm and a 20-litre tank. Gross weight is not measured.

The 5 generation ranges from 660 kg for the FWD 0.7 MT to 780 kg for the AWD 0.7 MT, a difference of 120 kg. The FWD 0.7 AT weighs 710 kg, while the AWD 0.7 AT weighs 760 kg. Ground clearance is 145 mm on the FWD Automatic and 150 mm on the other three versions. Tank capacity is 30 litres, and gross weight is not measured.

The 4 generation has kerb weights from 630 to 770 kg. Ground clearance ranges from 140 to 155 mm, and every version has a 30-litre tank. Gross weight is not measured except for the 46 hp, 57 Nm, FWD 0.7 MT, which has a kerb weight of 630 kg and a gross weight of 850 kg.

In the 3 generation, the 52 hp AWD 0.7 MT weighs 670 kg, the 55 hp AWD 0.7 MT weighs 690 kg, and the 61 hp FWD 0.7 MT weighs 660 kg. Kerb weight for the 61 hp 0.7 AT is not measured. All four versions have 150 mm of ground clearance and a 30-litre tank; gross weight is not measured.

Which Mazda Carol version to choose?

Within the 7 generation, the FWD 0.7 CVT offers 3 hp and 5 Nm more than the 0.7 MT, but weighs 40 kg more. The AWD 0.7 CVT matches the FWD CVT at 52 hp and 63 Nm but adds 50 kg, so the decision between them rests on FWD versus AWD rather than engine output.

In the 6 generation, the 0.7 MT and both 0.7 AT versions share 54 hp and 61 Nm. They also share a 730 kg kerb weight, so transmission and drive are the principal recorded differences. The FWD 0.7 CVT has 2 hp and 1 Nm less and uses a 657 cc engine rather than 658 cc.

In the 5 generation, all versions produce 54 hp. The FWD 0.7 AT has 63 Nm, which is 2 Nm more than the other versions. The lightest choice is the 660 kg FWD 0.7 MT; the AWD Manual is the heaviest at 780 kg.

The strongest option in the complete dataset is either turbocharged 3 generation 61 hp version. The 0.7 MT and 0.7 AT each produce 90 Nm, which is 27 Nm more than the highest-torque naturally aspirated versions at 63 Nm. The Manual has five gears and the Automatic has three; both use FWD. Fuel economy, price, reliability and availability are not measured, so they cannot be used for a factual recommendation.