Mazda Mazda3 vs Toyota Corolla Hybrid

AED 79,000

Mazda Mazda3

5 seats · 153 hp · Petrol / diesel
Key specs
SpecMazda Mazda3Toyota Corolla Hybrid
Starting priceAED 79,000AED 89,900
Body typeSedan · Compact sedan (hatchback also available)Sedan · Compact sedan
Dimensions4660 × 1795 × 1445 mm · 2725 mm (sedan)4630 × 1780 × 1435 mm · 2700 mm
Seats55
Powertrain2.0L Skyactiv-G petrol1.8L 4-cyl HEV (2ZR-FXE) with e-CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
Cargo space450 L471 L
Max power153 hp121 hp
TorqueNot disclosed142 Nm
0–100 km/hNot disclosed10.9 s
Top speedNot disclosed180 km/h
Combined rangeNot disclosedNot disclosed
EV-only rangen/aNot disclosed
ConsumptionNot disclosed30.3 km/L (about 3.3 L/100 km) as quoted by Toyota UAE; test cycle not stated
Chargingn/aNot disclosed
Airbags7Not disclosed
Driver assistanceAvailable i-Activsense safety technologies that alert the driver to hazards. Mazda UAE does not list the exact features per trim on the pages reviewed.Toyota UAE lists cruise control, ABS, EBD, VSC, tyre pressure warning, hill-start assist, dual front and side airbags (total count not stated) and a rear view camera. No advanced ADAS (adaptive cruise, lane keeping, AEB) is listed for the UAE trim.
Safety index8.5/107/10
Warranty100,000 km / 3 yearsUAE (Toyota/Al-Futtaim): 3 years / 100,000 km vehicle warranty, 3 years / 100,000 km corrosion/perforation cover, and 8 years / 160,000 km on the hybrid battery.
ScreensMZD Connect infotainment is referenced by Mazda UAE. Screen sizes are not stated on the pages reviewed.8" display audio with Apple CarPlay (listed by Toyota UAE) plus a 4.2" multi-information display; Android Auto is not confirmed on the UAE page
Speakers84
Comfort highlightsOffered with black cloth, black leatherette or pure white leather upholstery. The 4-wheel independent suspension is tuned for handling.Auto air conditioning with rear AC vents, fabric seats and a leather-overlay steering wheel with audio, cruise and voice controls. Reviewers describe a smooth ride but note highway noise and a tight rear seat for tall adults.
Sentiment scoreNot disclosed80/100
SummaryMazda 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 and owners praise the very low fuel use, smooth ride, Toyota reliability and sensible pricing; ZigWheels UAE shows 4.2/5 from 11 reviews and a dealer aggregator shows 4.5/5 from 755 ratings. Criticisms are modest power, highway road noise, tight rear space, basic interior finish and a short UAE feature list. The US reviews cover a 138 hp version, so the power and tech comments don't map exactly to the GCC car.

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