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CUPRA Formentor vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Mazda 3 Sedan?

CUPRA Formentor vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Formentor

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,264 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

3 Sedan

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 CUPRA Formentor offers considerably more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

Formentor

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 terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is only slightly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,434 kg. The difference is around 14 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries marginally more – 526 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor 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.

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Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 km
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CUPRA Formentor

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Reviews CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
467 - 481 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Formentor?

The CUPRA Formentor is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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