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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Maserati MC20 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 235,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Maserati MC20 Roadster?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Maserati MC20 Roadster: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 3 Sedan is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 210,107 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Sedan uses 5.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

MC20 Roadster

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 Maserati MC20 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 444 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 730 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 490 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.

Seats: Mazda 3 Sedan offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is barely lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,534 kg. The difference is around 117 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers considerably more boot space – 450 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 350 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries considerably more – 501 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan 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.

from £25,400
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 L/100km
Mazda 3 Sedan
Maserati MC20 Roadster

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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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Maserati MC20 Roadster

The Maserati MC20 Roadster is an open-top Italian exotic that pairs razor-sharp handling with a cathedral-like exhaust voice and sculpted, winglike bodywork that stops people in their tracks. It’s for buyers who want rarity and drama in a usable package — a car that looks like gallery art, sounds like a declaration and asks for a confident owner with a generous sense of adventure (and budget).

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Mazda 3 Sedan
Maserati MC20 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
235,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
256 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Maserati
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