Aion ES vs Mazda 3 Sedan
Verdict
At RM106,800, the Aion ES undercuts the RM119,620 Mazda 3 Sedan by RM12,820, yet it is larger, with a 4,810 mm body, 2,750 mm wheelbase and 450-litre boot. Its electric motor makes 136 hp and the 55.2 kWh battery gives 442 km of range. The Mazda counters with known petrol-car numbers: 5.8 L/100 km, a 51-litre tank and 200 km/h top speed, plus 7 airbags and AEB. For Malaysia, this is EV size and warranty versus petrol familiarity and stated safety kit.
Pick the Aion ES if you want the lower price, electric running, 442 km range and the bigger sedan footprint.
Pick the Mazda 3 Sedan if you want a petrol sedan with 7 airbags, AEB, 5.8 L/100 km economy and a 200 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Aion ES RM106,800; Mazda 3 Sedan RM119,620
- Powertrain: Aion ES electric single motor; Mazda 3 Sedan 1,496 cc petrol
- Power: Aion ES 136 hp; Mazda 3 Sedan 118 hp
- Size: Aion ES 4,810 mm long and 1,880 mm wide; Mazda 3 Sedan 4,660 mm long and 1,795 mm wide
- Boot space: Aion ES 450 litres; Mazda 3 Sedan 444 litres
- Warranty: Aion ES 8 years; Mazda 3 Sedan 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800✓ | RM 119,620 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 136 hp✓ | 118 hp |
| Torque | — | 153 Nm |
| Transmission | Automated Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.8 L/100km |
| Battery | 55.2 kWh | — |
| EV range | 442 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Boot space | 450 L✓ | 444 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 90 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
ES
- Costs RM12,820 less
- 442 km EV range from a 55.2 kWh battery
- Longer, wider and taller than the Mazda
- No stated airbag count or AEB
- No stated torque or top speed
- Charging access matters more than with a petrol sedan
3 Sedan
- 7 airbags and AEB are stated
- 5.8 L/100 km fuel economy with a 51-litre tank
- 200 km/h top speed
- Costs RM12,820 more
- Less power at 118 hp versus 136 hp
- Smaller boot at 444 litres versus 450 litres
ES vs 3 Sedan FAQ
Is the Aion ES or Mazda 3 Sedan better?
The Aion ES is better for price, size, EV range and warranty. The Mazda 3 Sedan is better if you want stated safety kit, petrol range confidence and a 200 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Aion ES costs RM106,800, while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs RM119,620. The Mazda is RM12,820 more expensive.
Which car is more practical?
The Aion ES has the edge on measurements, with a 4,810 mm length, 2,750 mm wheelbase and 450-litre boot. The Mazda 3 Sedan is shorter at 4,660 mm and has a 444-litre boot.