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Lexus LS vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Lexus LS vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

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

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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 87,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Sedan uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

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 Lexus LS offers significantly more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 173 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LS is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

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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: Mazda 3 Sedan offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 925 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers only slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries barely more – 481 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan holds a decisive overall lead 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
Lexus LS
Mazda 3 Sedan

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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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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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Lexus LS
Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
216 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
467 - 481 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mazda
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