A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
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Mazda3
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Ora 03
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
Model Introduced Year
2019
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Seventh-generation BP-series Mazda3 hatchback
Current South African Ora 03 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
The seventh-generation South African hatchback launched in 2019 and the current range has since been consolidated to Dynamic and Astina editions.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2019
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Electric hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
C-segment hatchback
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1350 kg
1685 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
Length
4460 mm
4235 mm
Width
1795 mm
1825 mm
Height
1440 mm
1603 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
-
Boot/Cargo Space
295 l
-
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1685 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1870 kg
2120 kg
Payload Capacity
520 kg
435 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
-
Front Legroom
1075 mm
-
Rear Legroom
891 mm
-
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Front
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless
Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
687 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5
Panoramic Roof
Standard
Panoramic sunroof
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Full-grain leather
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
ora-03
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
83.5 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
91.2 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
126 kW
Maximum Torque
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
250 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
89.6 kW/tonne
74.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
157.8 Nm/tonne
148.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
420 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.850
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
Claimed Mileage
15.9 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
18.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
420
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.5
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
15.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
Airbags
7
Dual SRS, front side, side curtain and front centre airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
Seat Material
Black Leather
Full-grain leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
1414 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1356 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
(60:40)
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Full-grain leather
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Full-grain leather
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ora 03 grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Full-grain leather
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
Infotainment System
Standard
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10-Inch
SYNC
Touchscreen
10-Inch
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
10-Inch
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Black Metallic
-
Exterior Colour Options
Mazda South Africa offers model-specific solid, metallic and premium paint finishes subject to current edition availability.
3
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic sunroof
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Panoramic sunroof
Body Type
-
Hatchback
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Panoramic sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
140 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance Min
140 mm
145 mm
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Wading Depth
-
-
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
Tyre Size
215/45 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T125/70 D16
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18x7J
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Electric
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
0
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
0
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Interval
-
10000
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
10000
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Flagship
Price Zar
629700 ZAR
805950 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current listed price
Starting Price
629700
805950
Starting Price Zar
629700
805950
Spec
Mazda3
Ora 03
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Mazda3 and Ora 03 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Mazda3 50 vs Ora 03 52.
Efficiency index: Mazda3 61 vs Ora 03 90.
Safety-equipment index: Mazda3 96 vs Ora 03 not separately scored.
Practicality index: Mazda3 50 vs Ora 03 56.
Ownership-cover index: Mazda3 not separately scored vs Ora 03 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Mazda3 leads by 0 points
Mazda3 and Ora 03 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Ora 03 +2
Efficiency
Ora 03 +29
Practicality
Ora 03 +6
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Mazda3
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
50/100
Ora 03
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
90/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMazda Mazda3
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 64 pts for Ora 03
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mazda3 leads. However, Ora 03 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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