AED 79,000
Mazda Mazda3 vs Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
AED 76,000
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
Our verdict
These two listings describe essentially the same car: a compact Mazda3 sedan with a 153 hp 2.0L petrol engine, front-wheel drive, a 450 L boot and 7 airbags. The first listing covers the whole range, including the hatchback, and quotes the official Mazda UAE sedan price of AED 79,000. The second is sedan-only, with more detail: 200 Nm, 5.9 L/100 km, a 5-star Euro NCAP rating and an aggregator price near AED 76,000. Expect a firm ride and tight rear legroom, and the 2.0L is not quick. The hatchback starts from AED 110,000, much more than the sedan. Safety tech is optional, and UAE warranty terms are unconfirmed (3 years/100,000 km is quoted elsewhere). Our recommendation: choose the sedan for value, and pay for the hatchback only if you really want that body style. Confirm final price, trim and equipment with the dealer.
Key specs
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Mazda Mazda3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | AED 79,000 | AED 76,000 |
| Body type | Sedan · Compact sedan (hatchback also available) | Sedan · Compact sedan |
| Dimensions | 4660 × 1795 × 1445 mm · 2725 mm (sedan) | 4,660 × 1,795 × 1,440 mm · wheelbase 2,725 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Powertrain | 2.0L Skyactiv-G petrol | 2.0L SKYACTIV-G naturally aspirated petrol, 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo space | 450 L | 450 L |
| Max power | 153 hp | 153 hp |
| Torque | Not disclosed | 200 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Top speed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Combined range | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| EV-only range | n/a | n/a |
| Consumption | Not disclosed | 5.9 L/100 km (about 16.9 km/L; Drive Arabia UAE listing, test cycle not stated) |
| Charging | n/a | n/a |
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Driver assistance | Available i-Activsense safety technologies that alert the driver to hazards. Mazda UAE does not list the exact features per trim on the pages reviewed. | Mazda 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 index | 8.5/10 | 8/10 |
| Warranty | 100,000 km / 3 years | Saudi Arabia: 3 years / 100,000 km. China: 3 years / 100,000 km. UAE and other Gulf terms were not confirmed. |
| Screens | MZD Connect infotainment is referenced by Mazda UAE. Screen sizes are not stated on the pages reviewed. | 8.8-inch centre infotainment screen, controlled by a console rotary dial. It is not a touchscreen on the US-spec car. |
| Speakers | 8 | Not disclosed |
| Comfort highlights | Offered with black cloth, black leatherette or pure white leather upholstery. The 4-wheel independent suspension is tuned for handling. | Supportive 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 rating | Not disclosed | ★ 4.0 / 5 |
| Summary | Mazda UAE highlights awards including the 2020 World Car Design of the Year, Red Dot Design 2020, MECOTY Best Hatchback 2020 and Women's World Car of the Year 2020. No independent professional or owner reviews were read for this entry, so no review score is given. | Reviewers 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. |
Specs and prices change often; confirm with the dealer before buying.