AED 72,900
Honda City vs Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
AED 76,000
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
Key specs
| Spec | Honda City | Mazda Mazda3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | AED 72,900 | AED 76,000 |
| Body type | Sedan · Subcompact sedan | Sedan · Compact sedan |
| Dimensions | 4553 × n/a × 1467 mm · 2600 mm | 4,660 × 1,795 × 1,440 mm · wheelbase 2,725 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Powertrain | 1.5L i-VTEC (16-valve DOHC) | 2.0L SKYACTIV-G naturally aspirated petrol, 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo space | 510 L | 450 L |
| Max power | 119 hp | 153 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 200 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s | Not disclosed |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | Not disclosed |
| Combined range | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| EV-only range | n/a | n/a |
| Consumption | 21.1 km/L (about 4.7 L/100 km), manufacturer figure; test cycle not stated | 5.9 L/100 km (about 16.9 km/L; Drive Arabia UAE listing, test cycle not stated) |
| Charging | n/a | n/a |
| Airbags | Not disclosed | 7 |
| Driver assistance | Honda Sensing: Collision Mitigation Braking System, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Following, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, Auto High-Beam headlights; Honda Lane Watch also listed. Also ABS with EBD, VSA, Hill Start Assist and Agile Handling Assist. | 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 | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Warranty | UAE (Al-Futtaim Honda): 5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first, transferable to later owners and excluding tyres and glass. The factory-fitted 12V battery is covered for 2 years or 50,000 km. Commercial and rental use is covered for 3 years or 100,000 km, unless the car is serviced at Al-Futtaim Honda every 10,000 km or 6 months, which keeps the 5-year cover. | Saudi Arabia: 3 years / 100,000 km. China: 3 years / 100,000 km. UAE and other Gulf terms were not confirmed. |
| Screens | 8-inch touchscreen display audio plus a driver information display (size not stated) showing time, odometer, trip A/B, gear position, ambient temperature and shift position. | 8.8-inch centre infotainment screen, controlled by a console rotary dial. It is not a touchscreen on the US-spec car. |
| Speakers | 4 | Not disclosed |
| Comfort highlights | Rear AC outlets, rear seats with cup holders, Honda Smart Entry with push-button start and a wireless charger. The Sport grade adds gloss-black exterior accents. | 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 | Not disclosed | 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.