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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Vauxhall Corsa?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • slightly more power
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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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.

Vauxhall Corsa is noticeably cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Mazda 3 Hatchback costs 24,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,928 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

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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 slightly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa 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 Vauxhall Corsa delivers only slightly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 20 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, Vauxhall Corsa is markedly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,419 kg. The difference is around 244 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Hatchback offers somewhat more boot space – 351 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa 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 £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.4 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 347 - 424 km
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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 Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
-
Length
4,061 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,042 L
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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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