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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs VW Touran - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (24500 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or VW Touran?

Mazda 3 Hatchback

VW Touran

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

3 Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 3 Hatchback has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £ , while the VW Touran costs 36000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11447 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Touran manages with 5.20 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

Touran

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 3 Hatchback has a to a small extent edge – offering 186 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touran pulls distinct stronger with 360 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is barely noticeable lighter – 1419 kg compared to 1520 kg. The difference is around 101 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers convincingly more room – 834 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 483 L.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran a bit takes the win – 601 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 116 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback proves to be won narrowly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mazda 3 Hatchback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £24,500
3 Hatchback

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.6 - 6.5 L
Mazda 3 Hatchback
VW Touran

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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 Touran

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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
VW Touran

Costs and Consumption

Price
24500 - 35500 £
Price
36000 - 45300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1419 - 1549 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1795 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VW
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 shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.