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Kia Sportage vs Mazda 3 Hatchback - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (239 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 24500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Kia Sportage

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

Mazda 3 Hatchback has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 5614 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 5 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

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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 Kia Sportage has a distinct edge – offering 239 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is barely noticeable 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 barely noticeable better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls distinct stronger with 320 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is slight lighter – 1419 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 133 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers decisively more room – 587 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 236 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs convincingly better – up to 1776 L, which is about 750 L more than the Mazda 3 Hatchback.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage a bit takes the win – 580 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia Sportage proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sportage is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £30,200
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Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 239 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.9 L
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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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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 Kia Sportage

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
24500 - 35500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 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
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1419 - 1549 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4460 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1022 - 1026 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
470 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic 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 - 239 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 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
199 - 216 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Kia
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Mazda

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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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