Compare performance (186 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 266,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Ferrari 296 Roadster?
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 significantly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 266,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 241,676 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Roadster with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.
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 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 644 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mazda 3 Hatchback offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is marginally lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 1,540 kg. The difference is around 121 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Hatchback offers significantly more boot space – 351 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 351 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries moderately more – 485 kg compared to 412 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Ferrari 296 GTS marries dramatic mid‑engine styling with razor‑sharp handling and a soundtrack that insists you drive it like you stole it. With the roof down it becomes an intoxicating open‑top thoroughbred that somehow also manages to be surprisingly usable day to day — a gorgeous, grin‑inducing reminder of why people fall for Ferraris.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
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Price
266,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
25 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
126 - 146 g/km
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co2
169 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
65 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
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Curb weight
1,540 kg
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Trunk capacity
351 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,565 mm
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Width
1,795 mm
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Width
1,958 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,191 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
470 - 485 kg
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Payload
412 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 186 HP
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Power HP
830 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
330 km/h
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
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Torque
740 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
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Power kW
610 kW
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,992 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Ferrari
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