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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Porsche Macan comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 89,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Porsche Macan?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Porsche Macan: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Porsche Macan

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 25,000 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 89,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,294 £.

Macan

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 Porsche Macan offers clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 385 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan delivers clearly more torque with 955 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 715 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 substantially lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,470 kg. The difference is around 1,053 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Macan offers markedly more boot space – 476 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries barely more – 502 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Macan is clearly superior overall 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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Macan

Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 571 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 585 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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The Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Price
89,300 £
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
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
585 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
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
476 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,952 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
487 - 502 kg
Payload
470 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
955 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
420 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

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

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