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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 26,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or VW Golf Variant?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • only slightly cheaper
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VW Golf Variant

  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • significantly 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:

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 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 26,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,590 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Golf Variant

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 VW Golf Variant offers clearly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is clearly 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 VW Golf Variant delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is barely lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,419 kg. The difference is around 53 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers significantly more boot space – 611 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 260 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries somewhat more – 547 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant stands well ahead of its rival 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 £26,100
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L/100km
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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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Mazda 3 Hatchback
VW Golf Variant

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
26,100 - 48,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 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
1,366 - 1,621 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
-
Length
4,631 - 4,651 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
1,462 - 1,487 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,624 - 1,642 L
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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