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Lexus LM vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

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?

Lexus LM vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

Lexus LM

  • marginally more power

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter

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 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.

3 Hatchback

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 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.

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £24,500
3 Hatchback

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Lexus LM
Mazda 3 Hatchback

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Lexus LM

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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Mazda 3 Hatchback

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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Lexus LM
Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption

Price
110,100 - 132,000 £
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
160 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
470 - 485 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mazda
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