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Engine Capacity Rating
1.6 L
Fuel Economy Rating
15 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
140 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Assembly
1.6 L
Odometer Mileage
15 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
140 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Torque Output
203 Nm
Engine Displacement Size
1578 cc
Valves Per Cylinder Count
4
Acceleration Performance
10 sec
Drivetrain Type
Front Wheel Drive
cylinders
4
2025
19,250 KM
202451,500 KM
202440,100 KM
202160,522 mi
201882,700 KM
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The 2026 Mazda 3 is a compact sedan that punches above its class on interior quality and driving refinement — a genuine alternative for buyers who find the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla a little too mainstream. Prices start from AED 90,000.
Power comes from a 1.6 L petrol engine producing 140 BHP, paired with an Automatic gearbox. The 2.0L Allure is the entry point and still arrives well-equipped with the brand's KODO design language inside and out. Stepping up to the 2.0L Intense adds a more premium interior finish and additional driver assistance features — a meaningful upgrade for buyers who spend most of their time on UAE motorways. Fuel efficiency is strong at 15 Km/L on a mixed cycle. The cabin seats 5 and is notably better-built than most rivals in this price bracket.
Pros: the interior quality and fit-and-finish are a clear step above the Civic and Corolla — soft-touch materials and a driver-focused layout make the Mazda 3 feel closer to a premium European car than a mainstream compact. Ride quality is well-judged for UAE roads, composed at highway speeds without being harsh in the city. Cons: the rear seat headroom is tighter than the Corolla's, making it less practical for regular adult rear passengers. The 1.6 L engine is adequate but lacks the punch of the Civic's turbocharged unit, particularly on fast merges.
Used Mazda 3 examples are relatively limited in the UAE market — a handful of older examples list from around AED 12,000 on CarSwitch, reflecting the model's modest volumes here rather than weak demand. New buyers should note that resale liquidity is narrower than for the Corolla or Civic, which have far higher volumes of used stock.
Buyers cross-shopping the Mazda 3 typically also consider the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Hyundai Elantra — all front-wheel-drive, five-seat compact sedans in a similar price bracket. The Mazda 3 wins on interior quality and driving feel; the Civic leads on outright performance, while the Corolla holds the strongest resale values in the segment.
