Compare performance (206 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (110,100 £ vs 24,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Mazda 3 Hatchback?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mazda 3 Hatchback is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 110,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85,594 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.
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 Lexus LM offers marginally more power – delivering 206 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Lexus LM takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Lexus LM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is significantly lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 926 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Lexus LM carries very slightly more – 535 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.
The Mazda 3 Hatchback is decisively 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.
The Lexus LM is a decadent, chauffeur-friendly people carrier that dresses up van practicality with yacht-like luxury and unmistakable Lexus polish. Inside it’s all about rear-seat pampering and serene refinement — perfect for buyers who want to arrive feeling like royalty, even if it’s not for the tightest budget or the smallest parking space.
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The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.
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Price
110,100 - 132,000 £
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Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
160 g/km
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co2
126 - 146 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
4 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,345 kg
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Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
351 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 mm
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Width
1,795 mm
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Height
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
525 - 535 kg
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Payload
470 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
206 HP
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Power HP
140 - 186 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
-
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
152 kW
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
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Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Lexus
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Brand
Mazda
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