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Hyundai Staria vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Hyundai Staria vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • a bit more power
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Staria

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,980 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Sedan uses 5.5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

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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 Staria offers a bit more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Staria delivers clearly more torque with 367 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 127 Nm more.

Staria

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: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is substantially lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 858 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers considerably more boot space – 831 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 381 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 274 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly superior overall 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
Hyundai Staria
Mazda 3 Sedan

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Hyundai Staria

Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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Mazda 3 Sedan

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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Hyundai Staria
Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
172 g/km
co2
123 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
367 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mazda
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