Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Suzuki Swift – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Suzuki Swift has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17100 £, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback costs 24500 £. That’s a price difference of around 7406 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Swift manages with 4.40 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: 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 Mazda 3 Hatchback has a decisively edge – offering 186 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Hatchback performs evident better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Suzuki Swift tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 3 Hatchback pulls clearly stronger with 240 Nm compared to 112 Nm. That’s about 128 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Suzuki Swift is evident lighter – 1069 kg compared to 1419 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 3 Hatchback offers clearly perceptible more room – 351 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 86 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda 3 Hatchback performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1026 L, which is about 46 L more than the Suzuki Swift.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Hatchback clearly perceptible takes the win – 485 kg compared to 296 kg. That’s a difference of about 189 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mazda 3 Hatchback proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mazda 3 Hatchback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.