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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Mitsubishi Outlander comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Mitsubishi Outlander?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Mitsubishi Outlander: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mitsubishi Outlander

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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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:

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 Sedan is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Mitsubishi Outlander costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Outlander uses 2.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

Outlander

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 Mitsubishi Outlander offers visibly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Outlander is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

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 significantly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,156 kg. The difference is around 739 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Outlander offers marginally more boot space – 498 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Outlander carries marginally more – 529 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Outlander is decisively 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.

from £42,800
Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.6 - 2.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 85 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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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a sensible family SUV that blends roomy practicality with a calm, assured ride—ideal for school runs and weekend getaways. It won’t set pulses racing, but its tidy interior, straightforward equipment and low-stress ownership make it a smart, unfussy pick for buyers who prefer reliability over flash.

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Vinces
3 Jun 2026, 11:34:17

It's better to choose the modes yourself (electric/internal-combustion) than to let the car decide.
Plenty of storage, but small.
Good handling, reasonable fuel consumption off the highway, but penalizing on the highway.
Lots of annoying "driver-assistance" features, fortunately deactivatable, but you have to do it at every start.

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Mónica Tobón
8 May 2026, 17:25:26

Me gusta un carro más potente y la marca de fabricación Japonesa me gusta mucho

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Mark Joe
4 May 2026, 06:33:44

Best Outlander

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Mazda 3 Sedan
Mitsubishi Outlander

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
42,800 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 2.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
2,156 - 2,232 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
498 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
453 - 529 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,360 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mitsubishi
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

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

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