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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Toyota Mirai comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 182 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 58,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Toyota Mirai?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Toyota Mirai: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Toyota Mirai

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Toyota Mirai costs 58,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,257 £.

Mirai

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 Mazda 3 Sedan offers marginally more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 182 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Toyota Mirai takes 9.2 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Mirai delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is visibly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 483 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers noticeably more boot space – 450 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Mirai carries only slightly more – 515 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is decisively ahead 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 £25,400
3 Sedan

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 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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Toyota Mirai

The Toyota Mirai arrives as a bold, futuristic saloon that turns heads with sleek, almost sci‑fi styling and a cabin that feels more lounge than cockpit. It trades petrol fuss for a whisper‑quiet hydrogen setup that delivers composed, effortless progress and makes long-distance cruising a relaxed pleasure — a compelling choice if you want cutting-edge eco tech without sacrificing comfort.

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Adrian
4 May 2026, 18:27:24

Great car, I switched from a Lexus NX300h F-Sport, and in terms of comfort the Mirai wins.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
58,700 - 66,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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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
650 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 1,930 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
300 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
485 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
182 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
134 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
Mazda
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

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

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