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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Volvo V90?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter

Volvo V90

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

3 Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,757 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

V90

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 V90 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 269 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 469 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

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 terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is clearly lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 656 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V90 offers noticeably more boot space – 488 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V90 carries only slightly more – 515 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
Mazda 3 Hatchback
Volvo V90

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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 V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
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
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Volvo
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