Compare performance (186 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Toyota Proace Transporter?
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 Proace Transporter costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,187 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Sedan uses 5.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.
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 slightly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Transporter delivers noticeably more torque with 370 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Toyota Proace Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is a bit lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,656 kg. The difference is around 239 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries clearly more – 1,323 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 822 kg.
The Toyota Proace Transporter is clearly ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
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Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
349 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
123 - 137 g/km
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co2
0 - 177 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
3 - 6
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
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Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
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Trunk capacity
450 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
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Width
1,920 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
482 - 501 kg
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Payload
955 - 1,323 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 186 HP
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Power HP
120 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
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Torque
260 - 370 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
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Power kW
88 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, G
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Toyota
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