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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Toyota Corolla?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • a bit cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • barely lighter
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Toyota Corolla

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  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Corolla

Engine and Performance:

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 Mazda 3 Hatchback offers marginally more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

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 barely lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla offers only slightly more boot space – 361 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla is barely ahead 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 £28,600
Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 L/100km
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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
-
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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