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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Volvo EX60 comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 54,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Volvo EX60?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Volvo EX60: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Volvo EX60

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Volvo EX60 costs 54,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,443 £.

EX60

Engine and Performance:

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

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EX60 offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 494 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX60 delivers substantially more torque with 790 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 550 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is considerably lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 2,190 kg. The difference is around 771 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EX60 offers clearly more boot space – 523 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 172 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX60 is clearly superior overall 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 £54,000
EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 620 - 810 km
Mazda 3 Hatchback
Volvo EX60

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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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Volvo EX60

The Volvo EX60 arrives as a sleek, family-friendly electric SUV that blends Scandinavian restraint with a surprising dash of personality, wrapping a calm, premium cabin around practical everyday usability. It’s aimed at buyers who prize safety and comfort but still want a car that rewards an enthusiastic drive, proving that sensible can be quietly fun.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Volvo EX60

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
54,000 - 70,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
620 - 810 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,425 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
523 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,899 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
435 - 460 kg

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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
374 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
480 - 790 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
275 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,026 - 2,027
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Volvo
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