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Ford Bronco vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (335 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (58,200 £ vs 24,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Bronco or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Ford Bronco vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

Ford Bronco

  • clearly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter

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

Bronco

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 Hatchback is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Ford Bronco costs 58,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,694 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Bronco with 11.3 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

3 Hatchback

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 Ford Bronco offers clearly more power – delivering 335 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Bronco is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Bronco delivers substantially more torque with 563 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 323 Nm more.

Bronco

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is considerably lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 2,289 kg. The difference is around 870 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Bronco offers markedly more boot space – 562 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 211 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries a bit more – 485 kg compared to 411 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback 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.

from £24,500
3 Hatchback

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Ford Bronco
Mazda 3 Hatchback

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Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is a go-anywhere SUV that wraps rugged off-road capability in retro looks and modern tech, promising weekend warriors a grin from first mud splash to last campfire. With removable roofs and doors, a surprisingly polished cabin for everyday life and a wide range of trims, it’s as happy tackling trails as it is turning heads on the school run — adventure with attitude.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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Ford Bronco
Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption

Price
58,200 - 60,000 £
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Consumption L/100km
11.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
257 - 288 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,289 - 2,418 kg
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
504 - 562 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 - 1,937 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
387 - 411 kg
Payload
470 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
335 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
563 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
246 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
2,694 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mazda
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