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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (24500 £ vs 29600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Mazda 3 Hatchback

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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

3 Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 3 Hatchback has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports manages with 4.40 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

Corolla Touring Sports

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 Mazda 3 Hatchback has a barely noticeable edge – offering 186 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

3 Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is hardly perceptible lighter – 1419 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 66 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers convincingly more room – 596 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 245 L.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Hatchback minimal takes the win – 485 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports proves to be has the upper hand and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £29,600
Corolla Touring Sports

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.40 L
Mazda 3 Hatchback
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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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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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

The 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.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
24500 - 35500 £
Price
29600 - 36400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1419 - 1549 kg
Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
-
Length
4650 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
-
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
400 - 440 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
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Hatchback have?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.