Verdict
At RM119,620 apiece, this is not a price-led decision. Both use a 1.5-litre 118 hp/153 Nm petrol four with a six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic, front-wheel drive and a 51-litre tank, so straight-line performance is shared. The Mazda 3 Sedan is 200 mm longer and carries 444 litres, 149 litres more luggage space than the Hatchback’s 295 litres; that matters for airport runs and family bags. The Mazda 3 Hatchback is the more compact 4,460 mm choice, with multi-link rear suspension, auto high beam and a rear wiper. Check the equipment list, but the body style decides this one.
Pick the Mazda 3 Hatchback if a 4,460 mm body, multi-link rear suspension, auto high beam and a rear wiper matter more than maximum boot volume.
Pick the Mazda 3 Sedan if you need the 444-litre boot and can accept its 4,660 mm length, torsion-beam rear suspension and no rear wiper.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 3 Hatchback RM119,620; Mazda 3 Sedan RM119,620.
- Length: Mazda 3 Hatchback 4,460 mm; Mazda 3 Sedan 4,660 mm.
- Boot space: Mazda 3 Hatchback 295 litres; Mazda 3 Sedan 444 litres.
- Rated economy: Mazda 3 Hatchback 5.9 L/100 km; Mazda 3 Sedan 5.8 L/100 km.
- Rear suspension: Mazda 3 Hatchback multi-link; Mazda 3 Sedan torsion beam.
- Headlamps: Mazda 3 Hatchback LED projector with auto high beam; Mazda 3 Sedan LED projector.
3 Hatchback
- 200 mm shorter body
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Auto high beam and 14-inch rear wiper
- 295-litre boot versus the Sedan's 444 litres
- Rated at 5.9 L/100 km versus 5.8 L/100 km
- 1,368 kg versus the Sedan's 1,361 kg
3 Sedan
- 444-litre boot
- Rated at 5.8 L/100 km
- 7 kg lighter at 1,361 kg
- 200 mm longer at 4,660 mm
- Torsion-beam rear suspension instead of multi-link
- No auto high beam or rear wiper
Boot space favours the 3 Sedan: 444 litres against 295.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,620 | RM119,620 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,220/mo | RM1,220/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,390 | RM3,390 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,348 | RM2,308✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM11.74 | RM11.54✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM29,139 | RM28,940✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 118 hp at 6,000 rpm | 118 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 153 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 153 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 74.5 mm × 85.8 mm | 74.5 mm × 85.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 14 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 5.9 L/100 km | 5.8 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Weight | 1,368 kg | 1,361 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 295 litres | 444 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/45R18 | 215/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/45R18 | 215/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005A | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | 26 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 17 inch | 17 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 14 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control Plus | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) | Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C | 1 Front, 2 USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | 7" TFT-LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials | 7" TFT-LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | 5-year/100,000 km free service |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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3 Hatchback vs 3 Sedan FAQ
Is the Mazda 3 Hatchback or Mazda 3 Sedan better?
The Mazda 3 Sedan is better for luggage, with a 444-litre boot versus 295 litres. Pick the Mazda 3 Hatchback for its shorter 4,460 mm body, multi-link rear suspension, auto high beam and rear wiper.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference: both the Mazda 3 Hatchback and Mazda 3 Sedan cost RM119,620.
Which Mazda 3 has more boot space?
The Mazda 3 Sedan has 444 litres of boot space, 149 litres more than the Mazda 3 Hatchback's 295 litres. Both have 60:40 split-folding rear seats.