Compare performance (186 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or SERES 5?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mazda 3 Hatchback is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the SERES 5 costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,685 £.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the SERES 5 offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 399 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SERES 5 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 5 delivers clearly more torque with 940 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 700 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 clearly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 943 kg.
Looking at boot space, the SERES 5 offers very slightly more boot space – 367 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries markedly more – 502 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.
The SERES 5 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.
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 Seres 5 carves a convincing niche in the crowded compact crossover market with bold styling and a surprisingly upscale cabin that feels larger than its footprint suggests. It’s an easy, fuss-free choice for shoppers after modern EV practicality and sensible running costs, delivered with a friendly personality that won’t try to outshine more expensive rivals.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
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Price
55,700 £
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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
18.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
430 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
1,417 - 1,529 kg
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Curb weight
2,360 kg
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Trunk capacity
351 L
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Trunk capacity
367 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
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Width
1,930 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
487 - 502 kg
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Payload
375 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
585 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 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
940 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
430 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
2026
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Model Year
2024
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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
SERES
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