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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Skoda Superb Combi?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Skoda Superb Combi

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Skoda Superb Combi costs 36,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,065 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Combi uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

Superb Combi

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 Skoda Superb Combi offers clearly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Superb Combi is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Superb Combi delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 160 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 moderately lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 158 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers substantially more boot space – 690 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 339 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Superb Combi carries moderately more – 584 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Combi is decisively ahead 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 £36,100
Superb Combi

Skoda Superb Combi

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 128 - 137 km
Mazda 3 Hatchback
Skoda Superb Combi

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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Skoda Superb Combi

The Skoda Superb Combi is the practical hero of the estate world, offering cavernous space and a calm, refined ride that makes family life feel effortless. Its clever features, understated design and no-nonsense value make it a smart pick for buyers who want Germanic engineering without the badge premium — and it even manages to stay surprisingly stylish while doing all the heavy lifting.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
487 - 502 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Skoda
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