AED 79,000
Mazda CX-3 vs OMODA C5
AED 69,900
OMODA C5
Our verdict
The OMODA C5 is the better all-round buy for most UAE shoppers. Its base Comfort trim costs AED 69,900, about AED 9,100 less than the CX-3's 'from' price of AED 79,000. It is also the bigger car (4,400 mm long against 4,275 mm), with more equipment: 12.3-inch twin screens on LUX and Sport, heated and ventilated seats on higher trims, and a broad driver-assistance list. The base trim has only 4 airbags, while LUX and Sport have 6. The Mazda CX-3 suits city drivers who value sharp handling, KODO styling and the Mazda badge. It is quicker to 100 km/h (8.3 s against 9.9 s), but reviewers criticise its tight rear seat, small boot and firm ride. Warranty terms aren't published for either car, so confirm them with the dealer. Choose the C5 for space and value, or the CX-3 for driving feel.
Key specs
| Spec | Mazda CX-3 | OMODA C5 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | AED 79,000 | AED 69,900 |
| Body type | SUV · Subcompact crossover | SUV · Compact crossover SUV |
| Dimensions | 4,275 × 1,765 × 1,550 mm · 2,570 mm | 4400 × 1830 × 1588 mm · 2630 mm wheelbase |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Powertrain | 2.0L SKYACTIV-G petrol | 1.5T petrol (COM/LUX) or 1.6T GDI petrol (Sport) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo space | 350 L | 360 L |
| Max power | 148 hp | 156 hp |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 s | 9.9 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Combined range | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| EV-only range | n/a | n/a |
| Consumption | Not disclosed | 7.1 L/100 km (as published; trim and test cycle not stated) |
| Charging | n/a | n/a |
| Airbags | Not disclosed | 4 |
| Driver assistance | Available i-Activsense safety technologies that use cameras and radar to warn the driver of hazards. The exact system list per grade is not given on the Mazda UAE model page. | Base COM has a rear camera and rear radar. LUX and Sport add front and rear radar and 6 airbags. The page lists adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane departure prevention, traffic jam assist, integrated cruise assist, emergency lane keeping and intelligent high-beam control. It also lists blind-spot detection, rear collision warning, door opening warning and rear cross-traffic assist. The page does not map every item to a trim. |
| Safety index | 7.5/10 | 7/10 |
| Warranty | Not stated on the CX-3 model page; Mazda UAE publishes terms on its Owners Warranty page. | Warranty terms are not published on the page provided. |
| Screens | Analogue instrument dials plus a full-colour display screen, per Mazda UAE. The 7-inch size is from general Mazda specs and is not stated on the page. | COM has a 10.25-inch cluster and a 10.25-inch central display. LUX and Sport have a 12.3-inch cluster and a 12.3-inch central display. Menus are in English, Arabic and Russian, and the car has offline voice control and a Qibla compass. |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 |
| Comfort highlights | Raised, driver-centric cabin with good visibility. Upholstery options are black leather, black cloth, black leatherette and parchment leather. SKYACTIV-Vehicle Dynamics with G-Vectoring Control aims for a smoother, less tiring drive. | The sporty front seats use perforated eco-leather, with heated and ventilated seats and a 6-way power driver seat with memory on higher trims. Other features include dual-zone climate control with PM2.5 filter, ultra-quiet front glass, ambient lighting, 50W wireless charging for two phones, a power sunroof and a power tailgate on upper trims. Sport has an 8-speaker Sony audio system. |
| MotorClash rating | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Summary | Reviewers have generally praised the CX-3's sharp handling and stylish design. Common criticisms are the tight rear seat and small boot, and a firm, noisy ride. No review pages were reviewed for this entry, so no aggregate score is given. | Not disclosed |
Specs and prices change often; confirm with the dealer before buying.