Toyota GR Yaris vs Mazda Mazda3

The Toyota GR Yaris starts from $55,490 before on-road costs, while the Mazda Mazda3 opens at $26,490. 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 $61,039 and $29,139 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 Toyota GR Yaris features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda Mazda3 gets a 8.8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Toyota GR Yaris stands out with heated front seats and JBL audio that you will not find on the Mazda Mazda3. The Mazda Mazda3 counters with head-up display. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Toyota GR Yaris gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mazda Mazda3 offers black cloth.

The Toyota GR Yaris uses a Petrol producing 221kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a manual to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.5 seconds.

The Mazda Mazda3 responds with a 2.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder 16 valve DOHC S-VT petrol with i-stop and cylinder deactivation making 114kW and 200Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic (skyactiv-drive) driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.7 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 Toyota GR Yaris measures 3,995mm long on a 2,560mm wheelbase, 465mm shorter than the Mazda Mazda3 at 4,460mm (2,725mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda Mazda3 generally means more rear legroom.

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

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

Estimated annual total: $2,337 (Toyota GR Yaris) vs $1,682 (Mazda Mazda3). 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 (Toyota GR Yaris) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda Mazda3). Both match on warranty length.