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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally lighter

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • marginally more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,443 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Astra Sports Tourer

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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers marginally more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is marginally lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 19 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers significantly more boot space – 597 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 246 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries very slightly more – 502 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 - 445 km
Mazda 3 Hatchback
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
82 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall
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