Mazda Mazda3 vs Toyota GR Yaris

The Mazda Mazda3 starts from $26,490 before on-road costs, while the Toyota GR Yaris opens at $55,490. That makes the Mazda Mazda3 the more affordable entry point by $29,000.

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 $61,039 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda Mazda3 by roughly $3,275 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 GR Yaris gets a 8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mazda Mazda3 stands out with head-up display that you will not find on the Toyota GR Yaris. The Toyota GR Yaris counters with heated front seats and JBL audio. 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 GR Yaris offers synthetic leather.

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. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.7 seconds.

The Toyota GR Yaris responds with a Petrol making 221kW and 400Nm, paired to a manual driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.5 seconds.

The Toyota GR Yaris has the clear power advantage at 221kW vs 114kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota GR Yaris is 4.2s quicker. 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, 465mm longer than the Toyota GR Yaris at 3,995mm (2,560mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda Mazda3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 295L in the Mazda Mazda3 and 174L in the Toyota GR Yaris, giving the Mazda Mazda3 a 121L advantage. The Mazda Mazda3 seats 5 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,682/year for the Mazda Mazda3 and $2,337/year for the Toyota GR Yaris. That is a $655 annual difference in favour of the Mazda Mazda3.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (Mazda Mazda3) vs $2,337 (Toyota GR Yaris). The Mazda Mazda3 saves you roughly $655 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 GR Yaris). Both match on warranty length.