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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Kia K4 comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Kia K4?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Kia K4: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h

Kia K4

  • barely lighter
  • significantly more trunk space

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Kia K4 costs 24,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 214 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

K4

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 3 Hatchback offers marginally more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia K4 delivers only slightly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia K4 is barely lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 1,419 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia K4 offers significantly more boot space – 604 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 253 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback is barely ahead 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
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Kia K4

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
132 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

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

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