Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Mazda 3 Hatchback – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Ford Mustang Mach-E costs 48400 £. That’s a price difference of around 23880 £.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Mustang Mach-E has a significantly edge – offering 487 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 301 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Hatchback performs slight better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Ford Mustang Mach-E tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Mach-E pulls decisively stronger with 950 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 710 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is significantly lighter – 1419 kg compared to 2161 kg. The difference is around 742 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers noticeable more room – 519 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 168 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Mustang Mach-E performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1420 L, which is about 394 L more than the Mazda 3 Hatchback.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Hatchback slight takes the win – 485 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

All in all, the Ford Mustang Mach-E shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.