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Mazda 3 Sedan vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or NIO ET7?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Sedan

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 Sedan is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,466 £.

ET7

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 NIO ET7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 467 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 610 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is considerably lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 1,017 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries only slightly more – 501 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 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.

from £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
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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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The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
446 - 466 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
NIO
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

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

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