Compare performance (186 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 49,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Suzuki Across?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mazda 3 Hatchback is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Suzuki Across costs 49,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,329 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Across uses 1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.
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 Suzuki Across offers visibly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Across is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.
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 significantly lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 656 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Suzuki Across offers markedly more boot space – 490 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries somewhat more – 485 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.
The Suzuki Across 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 Suzuki Across is Suzuki's take on a roomy, efficient plug-in SUV handed down from its Toyota cousin, marrying sensible practicality with a polished, grown-up driving character. It won't thrill those chasing sporty drama, but for buyers who value measured refinement, low running costs and lots of usable space, it's an unexpectedly accomplished and subtly premium package.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
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Price
49,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1 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
75 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
22 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
55 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
2,075 kg
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Trunk capacity
351 L
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Trunk capacity
490 L
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Length
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Length
4,635 mm
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Width
1,795 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,690 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,604 L
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Payload
470 - 485 kg
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Payload
435 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
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
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 186 HP
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Power HP
306 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
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Torque
-
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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
225 kW
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Suzuki
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