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Mazda 3 Sedan vs CUPRA Raval comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 22,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or CUPRA Raval?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs CUPRA Raval: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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CUPRA Raval

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Sedan

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.

CUPRA Raval is somewhat cheaper – starting at 22,200 £ , while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,206 £.

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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 CUPRA Raval offers moderately more power – delivering 226 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Raval is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Raval delivers moderately more torque with 290 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

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 Sedan is moderately lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,610 kg. The difference is around 193 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers barely more boot space – 450 L compared to 441 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries barely more – 501 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Raval 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 £22,200
Raval

CUPRA Raval

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 226 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 300 - 445 km
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Mazda 3 Sedan

The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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CUPRA Raval

The CUPRA Raval is a compact electric hatch that mixes hot‑hatch intent with genuine everyday practicality, pairing an unusually roomy, flexible boot with a modern Android‑based infotainment that feels responsive. It drives in a composed, traction‑rich way that suits city and family life, though the steering leans toward assuredness rather than playfulness and some climate controls rely on touch sliders that can be fiddly on the move.

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Mazda 3 Sedan
CUPRA Raval

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
22,200 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
300 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
1,610 - 1,615 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,784 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
470 - 475 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
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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 - 166 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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