Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Suzuki Vitara – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Suzuki Vitara has the hardly any advantage in terms of price – starting at 23600 £, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback starts at 24500 £. That’s a price difference of about 977 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Vitara manages with 5 L and is therefore a touch more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 0.60 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 performance, the Mazda 3 Hatchback clearly takes the lead – with 186 HP compared to 129 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 57 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is a bit faster – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Suzuki Vitara takes 9.50 s. That makes it around 1.50 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is slightly ahead – reaching 216 km/h, while the Suzuki Vitara tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is roughly 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 3 Hatchback pulls slight stronger, offering 240 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer enough space for 5 passengers.

The Suzuki Vitara is slightly lighter – 1255 kg compared to 1419 kg. The weight difference is around 164 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Suzuki Vitara takes the lead – 375 L compared to 351 L. That’s around 24 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, Suzuki Vitara wins – up to 1120 L, about 94 L more than the Mazda 3 Hatchback.

Payload capacity also favors the Mazda 3 Hatchback somewhat – 485 kg compared to 395 kg. The difference is roughly 90 kg.

Our verdict: The Mazda 3 Hatchback is clearly superior and therefore earns the title of our DriveDuel Champion!
Mazda 3 Hatchback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.