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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Renault Kangoo?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Renault Kangoo

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  • barely more efficient
  • 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 3 Sedan is only slightly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Renault Kangoo costs 25,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 266 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

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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 Mazda 3 Sedan offers markedly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo delivers somewhat more torque with 270 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 30 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.

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is only slightly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 72 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers clearly more boot space – 775 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 325 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries slightly more – 610 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan holds a solid overall lead 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

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

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