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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Toyota Proace City?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Sedan

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Proace City is visibly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,650 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City uses 5.3 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Proace City

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers markedly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace City delivers a bit 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?

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is only slightly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,417 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers substantially more boot space – 912 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 462 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries clearly more – 829 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 328 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City is clearly superior overall 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 £20,800
Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 343 km
Mazda 3 Sedan
Toyota Proace City

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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 Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Mazda 3 Sedan
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Toyota
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