Compare performance (186 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mazda 3 Hatchback is visibly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,057 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.
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 Mazda 3 Hatchback offers only slightly 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 Touring Sports is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.
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 barely lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 66 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers clearly more boot space – 596 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 245 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has the upper hand 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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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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
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
351 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,795 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
470 - 485 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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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
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 186 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Toyota
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