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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Tesla Roadster comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs ), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 184,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Tesla Roadster?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Tesla Roadster: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more trunk space
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Tesla Roadster

  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Hatchback

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.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 159,737 £.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mazda 3 Hatchback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Hatchback offers substantially more boot space – 351 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 351 L.

3 Hatchback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 9,760 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback 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.

from £24,500
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
Mazda 3 Hatchback
Tesla Roadster

Costs and Consumption

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

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.

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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Tesla Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
184,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
1,000 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
-
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
10,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
-
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Tesla
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