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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Mazda 3 Sedan?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

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

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ET5 Wagon

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,266 £.

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 ET5 Wagon offers significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 304 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is significantly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 848 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 450 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries barely more – 501 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon stands well ahead of its rival 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
-
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
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
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Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 465 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
490 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
NIO
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the NIO ET5 Wagon?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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