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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Vauxhall Corsa – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Vauxhall Corsa?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Corsa has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback costs 24500 £. That’s a price difference of around 4928 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Corsa manages with 4.60 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

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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 has a to a small extent edge – offering 186 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Hatchback performs barely noticeable better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Vauxhall Corsa tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Corsa pulls slight stronger with 260 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is distinct lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1419 kg. The difference is around 244 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 3 Hatchback offers to a small extent more room – 351 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Corsa performs slight better – up to 1081 L, which is about 55 L more than the Mazda 3 Hatchback.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Hatchback hardly perceptible takes the win – 485 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mazda 3 Hatchback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24500 - 35500 £
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
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 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1419 - 1549 kg
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4460 mm
Length
4061 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1022 - 1026 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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
199 - 216 km/h
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
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Hatchback have?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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