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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Bentley Bentayga?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Bentley Bentayga

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 152,237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

Bentayga

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 Bentley Bentayga offers clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 364 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Bentayga is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers clearly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 530 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

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 Hatchback is clearly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 998 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers clearly more boot space – 484 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 133 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries visibly more – 835 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 333 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback 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.

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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
Mazda 3 Hatchback
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
487 - 502 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Bentley
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