Engine Capacity Rating
1.6 L
Fuel Economy Rating
15 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
140 BHP
Transmission Type
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Fuel Economy Rating
15 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
140 BHP
Transmission Type
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Torque Output
203 Nm
Engine Displacement Size
1578 cc
Engine Capacity Rating
1.6 L
Valves Per Cylinder Count
4
Acceleration Performance
10 sec
Drivetrain Type
Front Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinder
4
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Buyers in this class usually count equipment. The Mazda 3 asks to be judged on how it drives instead — precise steering, a low seating position and a cabin finished well above what the price band normally delivers. It is offered here as both a sedan and a hatchback. It is the fourth-generation car, the one that began Mazda's move upmarket, and the cabin is where that shows first.
Is a used Mazda 3 the better buy?
Less clear-cut than usual. A nearly new example generally runs around SAR 60,000 to SAR 100,000, only about 19% below the new entry price — roughly SAR 15,000 saved. At that margin a new car with a full warranty is a fair alternative, so it is worth comparing directly with the used Mazda 3s listed now.
Drive it before you compare specification sheets — this car argues its case from behind the wheel.
How much does the Mazda 3 cost in Saudi Arabia?
Three 2026 versions, and body style is part of the ladder. SAR 76,346 takes the Standard Sedan (Base); the High Sedan adds the equipment; and the hatchback arrives only at the top, as the High Black Hatchback (Base) at SAR 98,196. Wanting the five-door shape therefore means buying the highest specification.
Which Mazda 3 trim is the one to buy?
The High Sedan, if the four-door body suits you — it carries the equipment most buyers want at a price well below the hatchback. Choose the High Black Hatchback (Base) only if you specifically want the hatch, because the mechanical package is unchanged: same 1.6 L engine, same 140 BHP, same 5 seats.
Mazda 3 or Toyota Corolla?
Take the Mazda for the driving and the interior — it is quieter, more precise and considerably nicer to sit in than the Toyota Corolla. Take the Corolla if cost of ownership decides it, because it is cheaper to service and holds its price better, which over a long ownership is money you can count. The Honda Civic lands between the two.
What does a Mazda 3 cost to run in Saudi Arabia?
Cheaply — around 15 Km/L, low insurance and a naturally aspirated engine with no turbo to service. The brand is represented by Haji Husein Alireza & Co in Jeddah and Riyadh, which is a compact network by Japanese standards, so buyers in other cities should check the travel involved in scheduled servicing before committing.
How does the Mazda 3 age, and what should you watch for?
It keeps going: the Mazda 3s reaching CarSwitch for inspection reach a median of around 130,000 km, so most used examples are well into their working lives without anything unusual showing up. The engine is not what tires first — paint, interior trim and suspension bushes take the wear in this climate. Because this car is common, the individual inspection report matters most for what it shows about previous accident repair.