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CUPRA Formentor vs Mazda 3 Sedan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (333 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (35200 £ vs 25000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Mazda 3 Sedan?

CUPRA Formentor

Mazda 3 Sedan

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 3 Sedan has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25000 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10264 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Formentor manages with 1.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 4.10 L per 100 km.

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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 has a convincingly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.10 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Formentor pulls decisively stronger with 420 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm difference.

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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, Mazda 3 Sedan is barely noticeable lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1434 kg. The difference is around 14 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Formentor slight takes the win – 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 is clearly superior 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.

CUPRA Formentor
Mazda 3 Sedan

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Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.8 L
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 km

CUPRA Formentor

With coupe-like lines and a muscular stance the Cupra Formentor blends sporty drama with everyday sense, so it looks like it’s in motion even at a standstill. Inside and out it’s tuned for drivers who want engaging handling and a grown-up cabin — practical enough for daily life, playful enough to make the commute feel like a short track session.

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Mazda 3 Sedan

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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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CUPRA Formentor
Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption

Price
35200 - 55000 £
Price
25000 - 34200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.8 L
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
32 - 199 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1434 - 1742 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1492 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4451 mm
Length
-
Width
1839 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1511 - 1537 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1415 - 1505 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
458 - 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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
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?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.