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Jeep Wrangler vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Wrangler or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Jeep Wrangler vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

Jeep Wrangler

  • visibly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Wrangler

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Jeep Wrangler costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,751 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Jeep Wrangler with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

3 Hatchback

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 Jeep Wrangler offers visibly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Wrangler is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Wrangler delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Wrangler

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 terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is markedly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,938 kg. The difference is around 521 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Wrangler offers visibly more boot space – 533 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 182 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Wrangler carries barely more – 556 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback 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.

from £25,000
3 Hatchback

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Jeep Wrangler
Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler wears its go-anywhere attitude on its boxy shoulders, with exposed hinges, a removable top and a look that practically dares the tarmac to get in its way. Inside it’s simple and tough-minded, ready to swallow muddy boots and weekend gear, so if you crave honest off-road thrills rather than refined suburbia polish, the Wrangler is your unapologetic partner in adventure.

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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 Wrangler
Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption

Price
60,800 - 62,500 £
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
11.1 - 11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
250 - 269 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,938 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Trunk capacity
533 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
546 - 556 kg
Payload
487 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
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
272 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mazda
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