Toyota Corolla vs Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

Toyota Corolla
AED 76,900

Toyota Corolla

5 seats · 168 hp · Petrol / diesel
Key specs
SpecToyota CorollaMazda Mazda3 Sedan
Starting priceAED 76,900AED 76,000
Body typeSedan · Compact sedanSedan · Compact sedan
Dimensions4,630 × 1,780 × 1,435 mm · wheelbase 2,700 mm4,660 × 1,795 × 1,440 mm · wheelbase 2,725 mm
Seats55
Powertrain2.0L 4-cylinder petrol (M20A-FKS), Direct Shift CVT2.0L SKYACTIV-G naturally aspirated petrol, 6-speed automatic
DrivetrainNot disclosedFWD
Cargo spaceNot disclosed450 L
Max power168 hp153 hp
Torque200 Nm200 Nm
0–100 km/hNot disclosedNot disclosed
Top speed200 km/hNot disclosed
Combined rangeNot disclosedNot disclosed
EV-only rangen/an/a
Consumption19.8 km/L (as published; test cycle not stated)5.9 L/100 km (about 16.9 km/L; Drive Arabia UAE listing, test cycle not stated)
Chargingn/an/a
AirbagsNot disclosed7
Driver assistanceCruise control, vehicle stability control (VSC), hill-start assist (HAC), ABS with EBD, tyre pressure warning; rear parking sensors and rear-view camera listed as approved local accessoriesMazda 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
WarrantyNot disclosedSaudi Arabia: 3 years / 100,000 km. China: 3 years / 100,000 km. UAE and other Gulf terms were not confirmed.
Screens8-inch display audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto ready; multi-information display8.8-inch centre infotainment screen, controlled by a console rotary dial. It is not a touchscreen on the US-spec car.
Speakers6Not disclosed
Comfort highlightsToyota says the lower, wider stance increases cabin space. Both trims have electric power steering and cruise control.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 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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