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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

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?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • significantly more trunk space

Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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 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.

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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 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.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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.

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
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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
Ferrari 296 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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Ferrari 296 Roadster

The 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.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
266,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,565 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
1,191 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
412 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
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
330 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
610 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Ferrari
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