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Hyundai Nexo vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Hyundai Nexo vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • only slightly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,466 £.

3 Sedan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Nexo offers only slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Nexo is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Nexo delivers clearly more torque with 350 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Nexo

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is markedly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 538 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers moderately more boot space – 510 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries very slightly more – 501 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is narrowly ahead 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
3 Sedan

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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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
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
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 kg
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

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

The Hyundai Nexo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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