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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or VW ID.Polo?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • slightly lighter
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VW ID.Polo

  • somewhat cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • slightly 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:

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

VW ID.Polo is somewhat cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Mazda 3 Hatchback costs 24,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,124 £.

ID.Polo

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 VW ID.Polo offers slightly more power – delivering 211 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.Polo is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.Polo delivers moderately more torque with 290 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 50 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, Mazda 3 Hatchback is slightly lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 1,568 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers clearly more boot space – 441 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.Polo 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 £21,400
ID.Polo

VW ID.Polo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 442 - 454 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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VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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VW ID.Polo

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
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
13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
442 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,576 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
444 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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