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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Maserati Gran Convertible comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 143,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Maserati Gran Convertible?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Maserati Gran Convertible: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Maserati Gran Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • considerably 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 Maserati Gran Convertible costs 143,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 118,049 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati Gran Convertible with 10.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

Gran Convertible

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 Maserati Gran Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 364 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Gran Convertible is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Gran Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 410 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.

Seats: Mazda 3 Hatchback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is noticeably lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,795 kg. The difference is around 378 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Hatchback offers significantly more boot space – 351 L compared to 172 L. That’s a difference of about 179 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries very slightly more – 502 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback is far ahead overall 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Price
143,100 - 177,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.2 - 10.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
230 - 235 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
1,795 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
172 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,957 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
487 - 502 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
490 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
600 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
361 - 404 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
Maserati
What drive types are available for the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

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

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