Mazda 3 Sedan vs Toyota Yaris – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Yaris has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £, while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25000 £. That’s a price difference of around 3120 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Yaris manages with 3.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.

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 Yaris has a evident edge – offering 280 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.10 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Yaris performs barely noticeable better – reaching 230 km/h, while the Mazda 3 Sedan tops out at 216 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Yaris pulls distinct stronger with 390 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Toyota Yaris is evident lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers clearly perceptible more room – 450 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris slight takes the win – 525 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

All in all, the Toyota Yaris shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.