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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (85,600 £ vs 24,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Grand Cherokee or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Grand Cherokee

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 3 Hatchback is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,080 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Grand Cherokee uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

3 Hatchback

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 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers clearly more power – delivering 380 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 194 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers significantly more torque with 637 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 397 Nm more.

Grand Cherokee

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 Hatchback is considerably lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 1,015 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers noticeably more boot space – 520 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Grand Cherokee carries visibly more – 641 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 156 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is clearly superior 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.

£85,628
Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 380 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 45 km
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mazda 3 Hatchback

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Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee wears its trail-ready roots proudly while wrapping them in a surprisingly civilized and upscale package, so it can tackle rough tracks and the school run with the same swagger. Inside, plush materials and intuitive tech make it a comfortable place to spend time, giving buyers a practical yet characterful SUV that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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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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Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,600 £
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,968 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
641 kg
Payload
470 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
380 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
637 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mazda
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