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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 24,500 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 72,566 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.

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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 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 494 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 806 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 566 Nm more.

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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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is clearly lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 348 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers marginally more boot space – 357 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries considerably more – 485 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 272 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 £24,500
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
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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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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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster turns any commute into a headline, with sculpted, exotic-car looks and an electrically folding roof that invites you to drive with the sky on. Behind that stylish face is a jewel of a sports car that serves up sharp handling, a theatrical exhaust note, and more drama per mile than most rivals — great fun for buyers who want supercar sensation without supercar pretensions.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
482 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Chevrolet
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