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Kia Sportage vs Mazda 3 Sedan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (239 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 25000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Kia Sportage

5 (1 Reviews)
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Sedan has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25000 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 5185 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 5 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

Sportage

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 Kia Sportage has a evident 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 minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.10 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Sedan performs slight 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.

Sportage

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 curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is hardly perceptible lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers noticeable more room – 587 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage to a small extent takes the win – 580 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Kia Sportage shows itself to be leads convincingly overall and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £30,200
Sportage

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
Mazda 3 Sedan

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Kia Sportage

5 (1 Reviews)
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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 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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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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Sportage

Costs and Consumption
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
25000 - 34200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1492 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4660 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
467 - 481 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
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 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
Brand
Kia
Brand
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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