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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Bentley Continental Convertible comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 212,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Bentley Continental Convertible?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Bentley Continental Convertible: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Bentley Continental Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 187,208 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

Continental Convertible

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 Bentley Continental Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 549 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 363 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Continental Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

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

3 Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mazda 3 Hatchback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is significantly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 918 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Hatchback offers noticeably more boot space – 351 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries barely more – 502 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback holds a decisive overall lead 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
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The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Price
212,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
275 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
-
Height
1,399 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
487 - 502 kg
Payload
465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Bentley
What drive types are available for the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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