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Ford Puma vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (168 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (23,900 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Puma or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Ford Puma vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Ford Puma

3 (11 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
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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

Puma

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.

Ford Puma is only slightly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,534 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Puma uses 5.4 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

3 Sedan

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 Mazda 3 Sedan offers barely more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 168 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Puma is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Puma delivers slightly more torque with 290 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Puma

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, Ford Puma is very slightly lighter – 1,316 kg compared to 1,417 kg. The difference is around 101 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Puma offers a bit more boot space – 523 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 73 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries only slightly more – 501 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Puma leads convincingly 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 £23,900
Puma

Ford Puma

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 125 - 168 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.4 - 5.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 13.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 404 - 417 km
Ford Puma
Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Puma

The Ford Puma blends sporty styling with practical everyday usability, making it a smart choice for drivers who want flair without sacrificing versatility. Its engaging driving character and clever interior packaging give it a more dynamic and useful feel than many rivals.

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Mazda 3 Sedan

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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Ford Puma
Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,900 - 36,300 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 13.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
404 - 417 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 135 g/km
co2
123 - 137 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
1,316 - 1,563 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
456 - 523 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,805 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
367 - 469 kg
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
125 - 168 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
92 - 124 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mazda
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