Compare performance (186 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or SsangYong Korando?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mazda 3 Hatchback is very slightly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the SsangYong Korando costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,443 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the SsangYong Korando offers barely more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is only slightly lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 98 kg.
Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers visibly more boot space – 551 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.
The SsangYong Korando 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.
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 SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
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Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
339 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
0 - 197 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
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Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
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Trunk capacity
351 L
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Trunk capacity
551 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
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Width
1,795 mm
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Width
1,870 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
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Payload
470 - 485 kg
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Payload
410 - 463 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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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
163 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
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Torque
260 - 360 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
120 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
SsangYong
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