Head-to-head
2025 Mazda Mazda3 vs 2025 Toyota Camry
The Mazda Mazda3 edges it, 89.5 to 87.3, on safety, tech & comfort, performance. The Toyota Camry is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and it flips.
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2025 Mazda Mazda3
The 2025 Mazda Mazda3 is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize sedan with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 3 4-Door 2WD, is EPA-rated at …
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D2025 Toyota Camry
The 2025 Toyota Camry is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Camry HEV FF LE, is EPA-rat…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Mazda Mazda3
Slight edgeThe Mazda Mazda3 edges it, 89.5 to 87.3, on safety, tech & comfort, performance. The Toyota Camry is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and it flips.
Fuel & range 2025 Toyota Camry leads by 39.4
Safety 2025 Mazda Mazda3 leads by 25
Tech & comfort 2025 Mazda Mazda3 leads by 16.7
| Category · weight | 2025 Mazda Mazda3overall 89.5 | 2025 Toyota Camryoverall 87.3 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 60.6 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 97 | 72 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 91.6 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 91.9 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 83.3 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 89.5 | 87.3 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Mazda Mazda3: base trim 2.5 S FWD · Toyota Camry: base trim LE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and the answer flips.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Mazda Mazda3 wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (8 against 175 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 64).
- It lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 19.
Where the 2025 Toyota Camry answers
- It costs $850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,300 against $2,150).
- It is rated 51 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
51 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Mazda Mazda32.5 S FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $28,700 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,488 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC with Cylinder Deactivation | 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder, alloy block with aluminum alloy head |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves per cylinder, Variable-Valve Timing | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 184 hp |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 27 mpg | 53 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 31 mpg | 51 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg | 50 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.422 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | — |
| Transmission type | SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-speed AT | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.4 in |
| Overall height | 56.9 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 184 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 70.7 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107 in | 111 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 13.2 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 92.8 cu-ft | 99.9 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38 in | 38.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 37.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 38 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.1 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,124 lbs | 3,450 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,124 lbs | 3,450 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion Beam Axle | Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-and-pinion | Electric Power Steering (EPS): rack-and-pinion with electric power-assist |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.4 ft | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 280 mm | 305 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electric Parking Brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 265 mm | 281 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 205/60R16 M+S | P205/65 R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal | 13 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Mazda Connect | Toyota Safety Connect / Service Connect / Remote Connect / Drive Connect / Wi-Fi Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 120 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.7 in | 57.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 55.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53.5 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
146 features · differences first, then sharedSafety33 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Mazda Mazda32.5 S FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with stop and go function | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Advanced dual front air bags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning System | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist | std | — |
| Rearview camera | std | — |
| Side impact air curtains (front and rear) with roll-over protection | std | — |
| Side-impact air bags - front & rear | std | — |
| Driver Attention Alert | std | — |
| 3-point safety belts for all seating positions | std | — |
| Auto High Beams | — | std |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | — | std |
| Child safety rear door locks | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | — | std |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage traction battery | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold function | — | std |
| Front & Rear safety-belt pretensioners with force limiters | std | — |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | — | std |
| Headlights - high beam control (HBC) | std | — |
| Hill Launch Assist and Auto Hold | std | — |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | — | std |
| Lane Tracing Assist | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | — | std |
| LATCH rear seat child safety seat anchors & upper tether anchors | std | — |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Proactive Driving Assist | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | std | — |
| Road Sign Assist | — | std |
| Safe Exit Alert | — | std |
| Seat belt warning/reminder for driver, front passenger and rear passengers | std | — |
| Smart Brake Support with pedestrian detection (SBS) | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | — | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system - individual- (TPMS) | std | — |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology® (SST) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — Traction Control | std | std |
| Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer | std | std |
Infotainment18 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Mazda Mazda32.5 S FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 6-speaker audio system | — | std |
| 6-speaker audio system with Mazda Harmonic Acoustics | std | — |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with USB-A media port, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | — | std |
| 8.8" full-color center display | std | — |
| AM/FM/Radio | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™ integration | std | — |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Five USB ports: one USB-A media port and two USB-C charging ports up front, with one USB-A and one USB-C charging port in the rear | — | std |
| MAZDA CONNECT™ Infotainment System | std | — |
| Multi-function Commander control | std | — |
| Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light | — | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls | std | — |
| USB Type-C Audio Inputs (2 ports) | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | std |
Convenience11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Mazda Mazda32.5 S FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System with Smart Access on front doors and trunk, Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system and remote illuminated entry | std | opt |
| Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls | std | — |
| Illuminated entry system | std | — |
| Multi-function key fob with remote entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, Smart Access trunk function, Push Button Start with remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| One 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Power door locks - speed sensitive with 2-stage unlocking | std | — |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic locking feature with anti-lockout feature | — | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down, jam protection in all positions and retained-power features | — | std |
| Power windows with one-touch down/up feature (4) | std | — |
| Push Button Start | — | std |
| Remote keyless entry system | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Mazda Mazda32.5 S FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning - manual | std | — |
| Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter, humidity sensor and rear-seat vents | — | std |
Seating7 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Mazda Mazda32.5 S FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | — | opt |
| 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| 6-way manual passenger front seat | — | std |
| 60/40 split one-touch fold-down and reclining rear seatback | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable front driver's seat with power lumbar support; 6-way manual passenger front seat | — | opt |
| Headrests - height-adjustable, front & rear (3 passenger seats) | std | — |
| Seat material - cloth (black) | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats with passenger-side seatback pocket; 6-way manual front driver's and passenger seat | std | std |
Interior24 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Mazda Mazda32.5 S FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | opt |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener | — | opt |
| 7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster — with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information and warning messages | — | std |
| 7-inch LCD meter display | std | — |
| Assist handles - (4) | std | — |
| Cargo area light (LED) | std | — |
| Covered center console, armrest and storage | — | std |
| Gear selector - urethane | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | opt |
| Map lights (LED) | std | — |
| Passenger-side illuminated glove compartment | — | std |
| Steering wheel - tilt & telescopic | std | — |
| Steering wheel - urethane | std | — |
| Storage - center console armrest with covered storage compartments | std | — |
| Storage - cup holders, (2) front | std | — |
| Storage - glove compartment | std | — |
| Storage, bottle holder, front (2) and rear (2) door panels | std | — |
| Sun visors - dual covered vanity mirrors and extensions | std | — |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | std |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front door and two rear bottle holders | — | std |
| Dual sun visors with sliding extensions and illuminated vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Floor mats - carpeted | std | — |
| Overhead console with sunglasses storage | — | std |
| Trip computer - Odometer, Trip meter A & B, current and average fuel economy | std | — |
| Rearview mirror with manual day/night mode | std | std |
Exterior31 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Mazda Mazda32.5 S FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power tilt/slide moonroof | — | opt |
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams and auto on/off | — | std |
| 16 x 6.5J inch aluminum alloy wheels with Silver Metallic Finish | std | — |
| 16-in. Silver-finished alloy wheels | — | std |
| 205/60 R16 all-season tires | std | — |
| Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield | — | std |
| Black front side air curtains | — | std |
| Black horizontal bar front grille | — | std |
| Black rear lower diffuser | — | std |
| Black window trim | — | std |
| Brake light - center high-mount | std | — |
| Chrome-finished rear "CAMRY" lettering | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | opt |
| Dual exhaust outlets | std | — |
| Front grille - matte finish | std | — |
| Headlights - auto On/Off feature | std | — |
| Headlights - LED | std | — |
| LED combination taillights | — | std |
| LED combination taillights with bulb turn signal and reverse light | — | std |
| License plate lamp (LED) | std | — |
| Rear combination lights | std | — |
| Rear hatch spoiler - black (Premium Plus Unique- PIO) | std | — |
| Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | — | std |
| Side garnish - black | std | — |
| Side mirrors - body-color, dual power remote | std | — |
| Snowflake White Pearl Mica (exterior color option - Hatchback) | opt | — |
| Washer-linked intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Windshield wipers - rear intermittent with washer | std | — |
| Windshield wipers - variable-intermittent | std | — |
| Single hidden exhaust | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
| Rear window defogger and outside mirror heater function with timer | std | std |
| Spare Tire/Wheel Temporary | std | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Mazda Mazda32.5 S FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Drive | std | — |
| SKYACTIV-G® 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with Cylinder Deactivation | std | — |
| SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-Speed AT with manual-shift mode and Sport mode | std | — |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Mazda Mazda32.5 S FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) | std | — |
| Front Suspension - MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | std | — |
| Rear Suspension - Torsion Beam | std | — |
| SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS: G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus) | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Mazda Mazda32.5 S FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Cover (hatchback) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMazda Mazda3
Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 8 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (2), Unspecified (2), Air Bags (1)
Top recalls
- high Air Bags 25V357000 · 171,412 vehicles
Toyota Camry
Safety Signal 64 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 6 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 175 · 18 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (33), Structure (32), Electrical System (27)
Top recalls
- critical Hybrid Propulsion System 25V869000 · 55,405 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V511000 · 508,354 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 25V059000 · 40,922 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
- minor Equipment 24V548000 · 33,848 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mazda Mazda32.5 S FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $28,700 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 13 trims | $28,700 – $36,425 8 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | 3 4-Door 2WD | Camry HEV FF LE |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 51 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,150 | $1,300 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2025 Toyota Camry?
The Mazda Mazda3 edges it, 89.5 to 87.3, on safety, tech & comfort, performance. The Toyota Camry is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Mazda Mazda3 scores 89.5 and the 2025 Toyota Camry 87.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2025 Toyota Camry?
2025 Mazda Mazda3: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Toyota Camry: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 6 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Mazda Mazda3 and the 2025 Toyota Camry?
Where the 2025 Mazda Mazda3 wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (8 against 175 filed with NHTSA), has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 64), and lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 19. Where the 2025 Toyota Camry answers: it costs $850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,300 against $2,150) and is rated 51 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.