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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
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Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
128 - 137 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
126 - 146 g/km
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co2
28 - 178 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
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Trunk capacity
351 L
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
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Width
1,849 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
487 - 502 kg
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Payload
497 - 584 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 186 HP
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Power HP
150 - 265 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
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Power kW
110 - 195 kW
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, B
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Skoda
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