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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
24500 - 35500 £
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Price
29600 - 36400 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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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
1419 - 1549 kg
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Curb weight
1485 - 1515 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
4650 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 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
1998 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 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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The Mazda 3 Hatchback is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.