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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 27,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • marginally more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo costs 27,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,112 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo uses 5.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Combo Cargo

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 Mazda 3 Hatchback offers visibly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo delivers moderately more torque with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is only slightly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,417 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries clearly more – 781 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 279 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback holds a narrow 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 £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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Mazda 3 Hatchback

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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

The Opel Combo Cargo is a pragmatic workhorse that pairs sensible practicality with surprisingly car-like manners, making it a smart choice for small businesses and weekend DIYers. With clever storage, easy access and a calm cabin that keeps the focus on the job, it turns daily deliveries and errands into something almost enjoyable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
487 - 502 kg
Payload
645 - 781 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

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

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