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BYD ETP3 vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Mazda 3 Sedan?

BYD ETP3 vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

BYD ETP3

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Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 3 Sedan is noticeably cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the BYD ETP3 costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,172 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers clearly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 3 Sedan delivers noticeably more torque with 240 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mazda 3 Sedan offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is moderately lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,640 kg. The difference is around 223 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries clearly more – 780 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 279 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan leads convincingly in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £25,400
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Mazda 3 Sedan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 6 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
123 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
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Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
780 kg
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
180 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mazda
Is the BYD ETP3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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