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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Nissan Qashqai?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • somewhat cheaper
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Nissan Qashqai

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  • only slightly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 3 Sedan is somewhat cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,628 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Qashqai

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Qashqai offers only slightly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers markedly more torque with 330 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1,420 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers moderately more boot space – 504 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries barely more – 520 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai leads convincingly 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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Nissan Qashqai

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 205 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 6.8 L/100km
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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 Nissan Qashqai blends practical, family-friendly packaging with SUV styling that refuses to shout, making it a sensible and dependable choice for everyday life. It’s comfortable to live with, economical on the road, and neatly equipped enough to feel modern without ever feeling precious — perfect if you want crossover versatility without the drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
123 - 135 g/km
co2
102 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,665 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
-
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
1,625 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 - 1,447 L
Payload
467 - 481 kg
Payload
466 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

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

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