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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Genesis GV80 comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 59,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Genesis GV80?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Genesis GV80: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Genesis GV80

  • clearly more power
  • moderately 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 Sedan

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Sedan is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,405 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Sedan uses 5.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

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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 Genesis GV80 offers clearly more power – delivering 304 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV80 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.9 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV80 delivers clearly more torque with 588 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 348 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is considerably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 735 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers clearly more boot space – 735 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 285 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries clearly more – 690 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 209 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is slightly ahead 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.

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3 Sedan

Mazda 3 Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
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Mazda 3 Sedan

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The Genesis GV80 feels like a boutique hotel on wheels, with striking looks and an interior that wraps you in plush materials and thoughtful details. It pairs a serenely composed ride with clever tech, making it the kind of luxury SUV that lets you enjoy the good life without shouting about the badge.

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Mazda 3 Sedan
Genesis GV80

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
123 - 135 g/km
co2
231 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,975 mm
Height
-
Height
1,715 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Payload
467 - 481 kg
Payload
660 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

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

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