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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Toyota Proace Max comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Toyota Proace Max?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Toyota Proace Max: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Toyota Proace Max

  • clearly more power
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Toyota Proace Max costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,488 £.

Proace Max

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 Toyota Proace Max offers clearly 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 clearly more torque with 410 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is considerably lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 1,373 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries considerably more – 1,460 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 959 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Max has only a minor advantage 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
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
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
2,790 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
482 - 501 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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