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Lexus ES vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Lexus ES vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • marginally more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Lexus ES costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,608 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus ES uses 5.1 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

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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 Lexus ES offers moderately more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

ES

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is slightly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,680 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus ES offers marginally more boot space – 454 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries only slightly more – 481 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan stands well ahead of its rival 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 £25,000
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 - 6.1 L/100km
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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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Reviews Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Patryk
9 Jan 2026, 23:36:16

Excellent car. Very comfortable and easy to use.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
467 - 481 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mazda
Is the Lexus ES offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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