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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Volvo S90 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (24500 £ vs 62200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Volvo S90?

Mazda 3 Hatchback

Volvo S90

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

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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.

Mazda 3 Hatchback has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Volvo S90 costs 62200 £. That’s a price difference of around 37680 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo S90 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 4.80 L per 100 km.

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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 Volvo S90 has a significantly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 269 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Hatchback performs slightly better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo S90 pulls clearly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 469 Nm difference.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is distinct lighter – 1419 kg compared to 1912 kg. The difference is around 493 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo S90 offers evident more room – 453 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 102 L.

When it comes to payload, Volvo S90 minimal takes the win – 518 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Volvo S90 shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £62,200
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Volvo S90

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 5.7 L
  • Electric Range : 89 km
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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 S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24500 - 35500 £
Price
62200 - 70500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1419 - 1549 kg
Curb weight
1912 - 2119 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4460 mm
Length
4969 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1879 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1022 - 1026 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
199 - 216 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Volvo

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Hatchback have?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.