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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

IONIQ 6

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Sedan is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 costs 39,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,594 £.

3 Sedan

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers clearly more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 464 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers considerably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 530 Nm more.

IONIQ 6

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 Sedan is visibly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,892 kg. The difference is around 475 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries moderately more – 501 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £39,000
IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 487 - 680 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,000 - 65,100 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
487 - 680 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
123 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
371 - 401 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
386 - 438 kg
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Hyundai IONIQ 6?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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