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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Hyundai Inster comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 20,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Hyundai Inster?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Hyundai Inster: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • markedly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Hyundai Inster

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Inster is noticeably cheaper – starting at 20,500 £ , while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,492 £.

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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 Sedan offers markedly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 71 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Hyundai Inster takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 3 Sedan delivers visibly more torque with 240 Nm compared to 147 Nm. That’s about 93 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mazda 3 Sedan offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Inster is only slightly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers markedly more boot space – 450 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries noticeably more – 481 kg compared to 357 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Mazda 3 Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
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Mazda 3 Sedan

The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Price
20,500 - 25,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
327 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 135 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,433 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
238 - 280 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,610 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 481 kg
Payload
317 - 357 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
97 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
147 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
71 - 85 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
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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