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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Suzuki Jimny?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly lighter
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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 marginally cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Suzuki Jimny costs 25,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Jimny

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 Mazda 3 Hatchback offers considerably more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 3 Hatchback delivers substantially more torque with 240 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 110 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.

Seats: Mazda 3 Hatchback offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is visibly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,417 kg. The difference is around 252 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries clearly more – 502 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 232 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback stands well ahead of its rival 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 £25,000
3 Hatchback

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
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Reviews Mazda 3 Hatchback

5 (1 Reviews)
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j m
29 Jun 2026, 22:06:55

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efficiency and low consumption
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Suzuki Jimny

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Reviews Suzuki Jimny

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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brunella
29 Jun 2026, 05:20:23

Powerful traction, lightness, compact size for steep, narrow and challenging mountain dirt tracks.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
487 - 502 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Suzuki
What drive types are available for the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

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

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