Mazda 3 Sedan vs Toyota Yaris Cross – Differences & prices compared

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

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.

Toyota Yaris Cross has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23700 £, while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25000 £. That’s a price difference of around 1286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Yaris Cross manages with 4.50 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

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 has a distinct edge – offering 186 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 8.10 s, while the Toyota Yaris Cross takes 10.70 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Sedan performs noticeable better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Toyota Yaris Cross tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

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 Cross is evident lighter – 1180 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers slightly more room – 450 L compared to 397 L. That’s a difference of about 53 L.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris Cross hardly perceptible takes the win – 510 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mazda 3 Sedan proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mazda 3 Sedan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.