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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Mazda CX-6e comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Mazda CX-6e?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Mazda CX-6e: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Mazda CX-6e

  • markedly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Mazda CX-6e costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,300 £.

CX-6e

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda CX-6e offers markedly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 72 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-6e is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-6e delivers moderately more torque with 290 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 50 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, Mazda 3 Hatchback is considerably lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 2,205 kg. The difference is around 786 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-6e offers markedly more boot space – 468 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries visibly more – 485 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda CX-6e holds a solid 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 £42,800
CX-6e

Mazda CX-6e

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 258 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.9 - 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 468 - 484 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
42,800 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
468 - 484 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
2,205 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
468 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

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

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