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Jeep Compass vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Jeep Compass vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Jeep Compass

2.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Compass

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Jeep Compass costs 34,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Compass uses 3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

3 Sedan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Jeep Compass offers slightly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Compass is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Compass delivers visibly more torque with 345 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm more.

Compass

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is slightly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,667 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Compass offers moderately more boot space – 550 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries very slightly more – 501 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Compass is decisively ahead 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 £34,200
Compass

Jeep Compass

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 95 - 500 km
Jeep Compass
Mazda 3 Sedan

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Jeep Compass

The Jeep Compass packs classic Jeep styling with a surprisingly composed demeanor, equally at home turning heads in the city or tackling a weekend dirt track. Inside it's a pragmatic, user-friendly compact SUV that prioritizes comfort and versatility — a smart pick if you want a dose of adventure without giving up everyday sense.

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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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Jeep Compass
Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 127 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
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
472 - 473 kg
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

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