Compare performance (186 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Cadillac Lyriq?
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 Hatchback is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,594 £.
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 Cadillac Lyriq offers substantially more power – delivering 615 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 429 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers substantially more torque with 880 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 640 Nm more.
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 Hatchback is significantly lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 1,294 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers substantially more boot space – 588 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 237 L.
When it comes to payload, the Cadillac Lyriq carries marginally more – 487 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.
The Cadillac Lyriq is far ahead overall 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 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.
detailsThe Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
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Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
460 - 530 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
126 - 146 g/km
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co2
0 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
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
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Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
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Trunk capacity
351 L
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Trunk capacity
588 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
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Width
1,977 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
470 - 485 kg
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Payload
426 - 487 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 186 HP
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Power HP
528 - 615 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
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Torque
610 - 880 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
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Power kW
388 - 452 kW
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Cadillac
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