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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 80,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially 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:

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 Sedan is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs 80,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,694 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport uses 2.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Range Rover Sport

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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers significantly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 364 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 560 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is considerably lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 973 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers clearly more boot space – 647 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 197 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport carries markedly more – 830 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 329 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is far ahead 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.

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Range Rover Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.7 - 11.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 118 km
Mazda 3 Sedan
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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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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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Range Rover Sport pairs unapologetic presence with genuine capability, looking like it belongs on a red carpet while quietly promising to tackle rough tracks when called upon. Inside, the cabin pampers with plush materials and thoughtful tech, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury, confidence and a touch of adventure.

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Mazda 3 Sedan
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
80,100 - 129,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
60 - 259 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,809 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
647 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
2,043 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
641 - 830 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
249 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
550 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
183 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Land Rover
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