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Hyundai Tucson vs Mazda 3 Hatchback - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (252 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (30600 £ vs 24500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Hyundai Tucson

5 (2 Reviews)
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

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

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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 distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Hyundai Tucson costs 30600 £. That’s a price difference of around 6086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Tucson manages with 1 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 4.60 L per 100 km.

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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 Tucson has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 252 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Hatchback performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai Tucson pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 379 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 139 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is barely noticeable lighter – 1419 kg compared to 1542 kg. The difference is around 123 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more room – 620 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 269 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs significantly better – up to 1799 L, which is about 773 L more than the Mazda 3 Hatchback.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Tucson to a small extent takes the win – 545 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Hyundai Tucson proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai Tucson is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 7.6 L
  • Electric Range : 64 - 70 km
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Hyundai Tucson

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Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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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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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

5 (2 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30600 - 46300 £
Price
24500 - 35500 £
Consumption L/100km
1 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
64 - 70 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 - 172 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1542 - 1889 kg
Curb weight
1419 - 1549 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
4510 - 4535 mm
Length
4460 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1650 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1721 - 1799 L
Max trunk capacity
1022 - 1026 L
Payload
523 - 545 kg
Payload
470 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 252 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
180 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
199 - 216 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 185 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Hyundai
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What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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