Changan Eado Plus vs Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

Key specs
SpecChangan Eado PlusMazda Mazda3 Sedan
Starting priceAED 64,000AED 76,000
Body typeSedan · Compact sedanSedan · Compact sedan
Dimensions4770 × 1840 × 1440 mm · 2765 mm4,660 × 1,795 × 1,440 mm · wheelbase 2,725 mm
Seats55
Powertrain1.5T petrol, 7DCT2.0L SKYACTIV-G naturally aspirated petrol, 6-speed automatic
DrivetrainFWDFWD
Cargo spaceNot disclosed450 L
Max power178 hp153 hp
Torque300 Nm200 Nm
0–100 km/hNot disclosedNot disclosed
Top speedNot disclosedNot disclosed
Combined rangeNot disclosedNot disclosed
EV-only rangen/an/a
ConsumptionNot disclosed5.9 L/100 km (about 16.9 km/L; Drive Arabia UAE listing, test cycle not stated)
Chargingn/an/a
AirbagsNot disclosed7
Driver assistanceFront collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane centering assist, integrated adaptive cruise control, blind spot indicator, traffic jam assist, driver monitoring system, E-Call, auto hold, 540° camera, rear parking sensors, TPMSMazda i-Activsense: Smart Brake Support (autonomous emergency braking), blind-spot warning and lane departure warning on higher grades. The 7 airbags (including a driver's knee airbag) are quoted for Saudi Arabia. Fitment varies by grade and market.
Safety indexNot disclosed8/10
Warranty6 years / 250,000 km (UAE, Union Motors brochure)Saudi Arabia: 3 years / 100,000 km. China: 3 years / 100,000 km. UAE and other Gulf terms were not confirmed.
Screens13.2-inch infotainment screen plus 10-inch full TFT driver display, with navigation and Car Play / Android Auto8.8-inch centre infotainment screen, controlled by a console rotary dial. It is not a touchscreen on the US-spec car.
Speakers6Not disclosed
Comfort highlightsNot disclosedSupportive front seats and an upscale cabin for the class, with dual-zone climate control and ambient lighting listed on the UAE car. The ride is firmer than most compact sedans because of the torsion-beam rear suspension, and rear legroom is tight.
MotorClash ratingNot disclosed★ 4.0 / 5
SummaryNot disclosedReviewers praise the engaging handling, premium-feeling interior, refined engine and large boot for the class. Criticisms are the firm ride, tight rear seat, fiddly rotary-dial infotainment and modest performance in the Gulf-spec 2.0L. Most published reviews are of the US-spec 2.5L car.

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