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Lotus Emeya vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (92,600 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Lotus Emeya vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Emeya

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,542 £.

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 Lotus Emeya offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 732 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 745 Nm more.

Emeya

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is substantially lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,138 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers markedly more boot space – 509 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries barely more – 545 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
5,139 mm
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
487 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Mazda
Is the Lotus Emeya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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