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Toyota Proace Max vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (279 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Max or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Toyota Proace Max vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Toyota Proace Max

  • noticeably more power
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Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace Max

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Sedan is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Toyota Proace Max costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,488 £.

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 Toyota Proace Max offers noticeably more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Max delivers clearly more torque with 410 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mazda 3 Sedan offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is considerably lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 1,373 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries clearly more – 1,460 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 959 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Max is narrowly ahead 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 £56,900
Proace Max

Toyota Proace Max

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 279 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 424 km
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Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption
Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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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
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,790 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,795 mm
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
710 - 1,460 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
279 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
410 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
205 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Toyota Proace Max have?

The Toyota Proace Max is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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