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NIO EL8 vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Mazda 3 Sedan?

NIO EL8 vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EL8

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 NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,609 £.

3 Sedan

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 NIO EL8 offers significantly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 467 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 610 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is substantially lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 1,196 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers significantly more boot space – 450 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries a bit more – 577 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 is far 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.

from £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 390 - 510 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
123 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
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Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
NIO
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL8 have?

The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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