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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Toyota Proace Max comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Toyota Proace Max?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Toyota Proace Max: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Toyota Proace Max

  • markedly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Toyota Proace Max costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,388 £.

Proace Max

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 Toyota Proace Max offers markedly more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Max delivers substantially more torque with 410 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mazda 3 Hatchback offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is substantially lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 1,371 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries considerably more – 1,460 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 975 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Max holds a slight edge 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 £56,900
Proace Max

Toyota Proace Max

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 279 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 424 km
Mazda 3 Hatchback
Toyota Proace Max

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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 Proace Max

The Toyota Proace Max is a practical, no-nonsense people-mover that swallows luggage and daily chaos with the steady reliability you expect from the badge. Its sensible cabin and unshowy comfort make it a great pick for families and businesses who want versatility without the drama.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Toyota Proace Max

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
2,790 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
710 - 1,460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Toyota
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