Mazda Mazda3 vs Toyota Corolla Hatch

The Mazda Mazda3 starts from $26,490 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Corolla Hatch opens at $32,110. That makes the Mazda Mazda3 the more affordable entry point by $5,620.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $29,139 and $35,321 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Corolla Hatch by roughly $2,710 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Mazda Mazda3 features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Corolla Hatch gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mazda Mazda3 stands out with Apple CarPlay and head-up display that you will not find on the Toyota Corolla Hatch. The Toyota Corolla Hatch counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mazda Mazda3 gets black cloth upholstery while the Toyota Corolla Hatch offers cloth. Climate control is 1-zone in the Mazda Mazda3 and 2-zone in the Toyota Corolla Hatch.

The Mazda Mazda3 uses a 2.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder 16 valve DOHC S-VT petrol with i-stop and cylinder deactivation producing 114kW and 200Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed automatic (skyactiv-drive) to a FWD layout.

The Toyota Corolla Hatch responds with a 1.8L 4-cyl VVT-i Hybrid making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.1 seconds.

The Mazda Mazda3 has the clear power advantage at 114kW vs 103kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda Mazda3 measures 4,460mm long on a 2,725mm wheelbase, 85mm longer than the Toyota Corolla Hatch at 4,375mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda Mazda3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 295L in the Mazda Mazda3 and 217L in the Toyota Corolla Hatch, giving the Mazda Mazda3 a 78L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota Corolla Hatch leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,682/year for the Mazda Mazda3 and $1,140/year for the Toyota Corolla Hatch. That is a $542 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Corolla Hatch.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (Mazda Mazda3) vs $1,140 (Toyota Corolla Hatch). The Toyota Corolla Hatch saves you roughly $542 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda Mazda3) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Corolla Hatch). Both match on warranty length.