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Ford Ranger vs Mazda 3 Sedan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (292 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (45600 £ vs 25000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Ford Ranger

Mazda 3 Sedan

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

Ranger

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 Ford Ranger costs 45600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20606 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Ranger manages with 3.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

Ranger

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 Ranger has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 292 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.10 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Ranger pulls significantly stronger with 697 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 457 Nm difference.

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 convincingly lighter – 1420 kg compared to 2405 kg. The difference is around 985 kg.

When it comes to payload, Ford Ranger clearly takes the win – 989 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 508 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is far ahead 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.

Ford Ranger
Mazda 3 Sedan

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from about £45,600
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 210 - 292 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 13.8 L
  • Electric Range : 42 km

Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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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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Ford Ranger
Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption

Price
45600 - 71900 £
Price
25000 - 34200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 315 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2405 - 2511 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1492 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
5370 - 5381 mm
Length
-
Width
1918 - 1968 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1884 - 1922 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
676 - 989 kg
Payload
467 - 481 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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
Power HP
210 - 292 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
491 - 697 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
154 - 215 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3

General

Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Ford Ranger?

The Ford Ranger is offered with All-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.