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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • substantially 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 323,837 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

296 Coupe

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 Ferrari 296 Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 694 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 515 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is somewhat lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 253 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries significantly more – 502 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 277 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback stands well ahead of its rival 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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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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Slip behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and you get a compact supercar that turns everyday roads into a racetrack with intoxicating urgency and razor-sharp poise. It's the perfect choice for drivers who want headline-grabbing performance and Ferrari drama without the showroom theatrics, all wrapped in stunning Italian design.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
487 - 502 kg
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

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

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

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