Mazda 3 Sedan vs Mazda BT-50 vs Mazda CX-8 vs Nissan Navara vs Toyota Corolla Sedan vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison
Overview: 3 Sedan vs Mazda BT-50 vs Mazda CX-8 vs Navara vs Corolla Sedan vs Toyota RAV4
| Brand | Mazda Australia | Mazda Australia | Mazda Australia | Nissan Australia | Toyota Australia | Toyota Australia |
| SRP* | $28,502 3 Sedan Price | $36,090 Mazda BT-50 Price | $47,490 Mazda CX-8 Price | $37,990 Navara Price | $26,741 Corolla Sedan Price | $36,157 Toyota RAV4 Price |
| Variant | 3 Sedan G20 Pure MT | Mazda BT-50 Dual Cab 4x2 XT MT | Mazda CX-8 Sport AT FWD | Navara SL 4X4 Dual Cab Pickup | Corolla Sedan Ascent | Toyota RAV4 2.0L GX |
| User Rating | 4 3 Sedan reviews | 4 Mazda BT-50 reviews | 4 Mazda CX-8 reviews | 4 Navara reviews | 4 Corolla Sedan reviews | 4 Toyota RAV4 reviews |
| Fuel Type | - Cars in Australia | - Cars in Australia | - Cars in Australia | - Cars in Australia | - Cars in Australia | - Cars in Australia |
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| Vehicle Type | - Cars in Australia | - Cars in Australia | SUV SUV Cars in Australia | - Cars in Australia | - Cars in Australia | SUV SUV Cars in Australia |
Key Features
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Manual | CVT |
| Power | 153 hp | 197 hp | 188 hp | 188 hp | 138 hp | 143 hp |
| Engine Displacement | 1998 cc | 3198 cc | 2191 cc | 2298 cc | 1798 cc | 1987 cc |
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From The Experts
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Things we like
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Interior fit and finish Exterior styling Practical cabin |
Robust engine Sharp pricing Spacious cabin |
Quiet cabin Fuel-efficient diesel engine Cabin comfort
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Things we don't like
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Expensive higher variants Base engine lacks punch Cramped rear seat |
Noisy diesel engine Fussy infotainment unit Non-reach adjustable steering |
No petrol engine Mid-spec options missing Poor quality 360-degree camera |
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Engine Details
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel Supply System | Electronic direct injection | -- | -- | CRDi | -- | EFI |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 15.5:1 | 14.4:1 | -- | -- | 10.0:1 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Manual | CVT |
| Gear Box | 6-Speed | 6-Speed | 6-Speed | 6-Speed | -- | 6-Speed |
| Drive Type | -- | 4x2 | FWD | 4WD | -- | 2WD |
Performance
| Engine Displacement | 1998 cc | 3198 cc | 2191 cc | 2298 cc | 1798 cc | 1987 cc |
| Power | 153 hp | 197 hp | 188 hp | 188 hp | 138 hp | 143 hp |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 470 Nm | 450 Nm | 450 Nm | 173 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Length | 4660 mm | 5373 mm | 4900 mm | 5255 mm | 4620 mm | 4605 mm |
| Width | 1795 mm | 1850 mm | 1840 mm | 1850 mm | 1775 mm | 1570 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm | 200 mm | -- | 226 mm | -- | -- |
| Height | 1440 mm | 1815 mm | 1720 mm | 1825 mm | 1460 mm | 1685 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2725 mm | 3220 mm | 2930 mm | 3150 mm | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
| Front Tread | 1570 mm | 1560 mm | 1596 mm | 1570 mm | -- | -- |
| Rear Tread | 1580 mm | 1560 mm | 1599 mm | 1570 mm | -- | -- |
| No Of Doors | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Kerb Weight | 1339 kg | 1922 kg | 1840 Kg | 1945 kg | -- | 1500 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | -- | 80 L | 72 L | 80 L | 55 L | -- |
| Gross Weight | -- | 3200 kg | 2495 kg | 2910 kg | -- | 2050 kg |
| Cargo Volume | -- | -- | 209 L | -- | -- | 577 L |
Suspension & Brakes
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Rigid Axle | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | -- | Double Wishbone |
| Shock Absorbers Type | -- | Leaf Spring | Coil Spring | -- | -- | -- |
Wheel & Tyre
| Alloy Wheel Size | 16 Inch | 16 Inch | 17 Inch | -- | 15 Inch | 17 Inch |
| Tyre Size | 205/60R16 | 255/70 R16 | 225/65 R17 | 255/70 R16 | R15 | -- |
| Tyre Type | Radial | Radial | Radial | Radial | Radial | Radial |
| Wheel Size | R16 | R16 | R17 | R16 | R15 | R17 |
Steering
| Steering Type | Electric Power | Hydraulic | Electric Power | Power | Power | Electric Power |
| Steering Column | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Turning Radius | 5.3 m | 6.2 m | 5.8 m | 12.4 m | -- | 5.3 m |
| Adjustable Steering Column | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steering Gear Type | -- | Rack & Pinion | Rack & Pinion | Rack & Pinion | Rack & Pinion | Rack & Pinion |
Security
| Smart Access Card Entry | No | No | No | -- | -- | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes | -- | Yes | -- | -- |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Theft Device | -- | Yes | -- | Yes | No | -- |
| Power Door Locks | -- | -- | -- | Yes | -- | -- |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | -- | -- | -- | Yes | No | -- |
Safety
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side Airbag-Front | Yes | Yes | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks | Yes | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Lock Braking System | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle Stability Control System | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Belts | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Yes | -- | -- | Yes | -- | -- |
| Rear Camera | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Crash Sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | Yes | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Yes | -- | Yes | -- | -- | -- |
| Front Impact Beams | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | Yes | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | -- |
| Brake Assist | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | -- |
| Ebd | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side Airbag-Rear | -- | -- | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Day & Night Rear View Mirror | -- | -- | -- | Yes | Yes | -- |
Engine Details
| Valve Configuration | DOHC DOHC | DOHC DOHC | DOHC DOHC | DOHC DOHC | DOHC DOHC | DOHC DOHC |
| Engine | 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC | 3.2L Diesel Engine, In-Line 5 Cylinder 20 Valve DOHC 3.2L Diesel Engine, In-Line 5 Cylinder 20 Valve DOHC | 2.2L Turbo Diesel Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.2L Turbo Diesel Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC | 2.3L Diesel Engine, Twin Turbo DOHC 2.3L Diesel Engine, Twin Turbo DOHC | 1.8L 1.8L | 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC VVT-i 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC VVT-i |
Comfort & Convenience
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Start/Stop Button | Yes | -- | Yes | -- | -- | Yes |
| Adjustable Seats | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heated Seats - Front | No | -- | -- | No | -- | No |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | -- | Yes | -- | No | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-function Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Foldable Rear Seat | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Headrest | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cup Holders-Front | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cup Holders-Rear | Yes | -- | -- | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Lumbar Support | No | -- | -- | -- | No | -- |
| Bottle Holder | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trunk Light | Yes | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | -- | -- | Yes | -- | No |
| Centre Console Armrest | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | -- |
| Heater | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| On Board Computer | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Table Rear | -- | No | No | -- | -- | -- |
| Automatic Climate Control | -- | -- | Yes | No | No | No |
| Electric Folding Rear View Mirror | -- | -- | Yes | -- | No | No |
| Rear Seat Center Arm Rest | -- | -- | Yes | Yes | -- | -- |
| Rear A/C Vents | -- | -- | -- | Yes | Yes | -- |
| Glove Box Cooling | -- | -- | -- | No | -- | -- |
| Heated Seats - Rear | -- | -- | -- | No | -- | -- |
| Remote Trunk Opener | -- | -- | -- | Yes | Yes | -- |
| Rear Reading Lamp | -- | -- | -- | Yes | -- | -- |
| Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle | -- | -- | -- | -- | No | No |
| Additional Features | -- | -- | -- | -- | Yes | Yes |
Entertainment & Communication
| FM/AM/Radio | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation System | Yes | -- | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB & Auxiliary Input | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CD Player | Yes | -- | -- | Yes | -- | Yes |
| Speakers Front | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Rear | Yes | -- | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen | -- | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| DVD Player | -- | -- | -- | -- | Yes | -- |
| Voice Control | -- | -- | -- | -- | Yes | Yes |
Exterior
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror | No | -- | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | -- | Yes | -- | No | Yes |
| Rear Window Wiper | No | No | Yes | -- | No | Yes |
| Wheel Covers | No | No | No | No | No | -- |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Power Antenna | No | -- | No | No | No | -- |
| Tinted Glass | Yes | -- | Yes | -- | -- | -- |
| Rear Spoiler | No | -- | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Removable Convertible Top | No | No | No | No | No | -- |
| Roof Carrier | No | No | No | No | No | -- |
| Side Stepper | No | Yes | -- | -- | No | -- |
| Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator | Yes | -- | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated Antenna | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | -- |
| Roof Rail | No | -- | Yes | -- | No | No |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs | -- |
| Rear Brake Type | Discs Discs | Drums Drums | Solid Discs Solid Discs | Drums Drums | Discs Discs | -- |
| Fog Lights Front | -- | No | -- | -- | No | Yes |
| Rear Window Defogger | -- | Yes | Yes | -- | Yes | -- |
| Sun Roof | -- | No | -- | No | -- | -- |
| Moon Roof | -- | No | -- | -- | -- | No |
| Rear Window Washer | -- | -- | Yes | -- | No | Yes |
| Chrome Grille | -- | -- | -- | Yes | -- | No |
| Chrome Garnish | -- | -- | -- | Yes | -- | Yes |
| Remote Fuel Lid Opener | -- | -- | -- | Yes | Yes | -- |
Miscellaneous
| Tacho Meter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter | Yes | -- | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Seats | No | No | No | -- | -- | No |
| Fabric Upholstery | Yes | Yes | Yes | -- | -- | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | No | -- | Yes | No | -- | Yes |
| Digital Clock | Yes | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Adjustable Seats | No | -- | -- | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Advance Safety Feature | Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist | Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist | Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist | -- | -- | Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist |
| Headlamp Type | LED LED | Halogen Halogen | LED LED | LED LED | Halogen Halogen | LED LED |
| Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Emission Norm Compliance | -- | Euro 5 Euro 5 | Euro 5 Euro 5 | -- | -- | -- |
| Outside Temperature Display | -- | -- | -- | Yes | -- | -- |
| Driving Experience Control Eco | -- | -- | -- | -- | Yes | Yes |
