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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter

NIO ET5 Wagon

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

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

3 Hatchback

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 Hatchback is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,166 £.

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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 304 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is considerably lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 846 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 450 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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.

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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 435 - 560 km
Mazda 3 Hatchback
NIO ET5 Wagon

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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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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
NIO
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