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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Renault Scénic comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Renault Scénic?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Renault Scénic: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • markedly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Renault Scénic

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  • a bit more power
  • barely 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Sedan is markedly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Renault Scénic costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,651 £.

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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 Renault Scénic offers a bit more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Scénic delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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 noticeably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 402 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Scénic offers moderately more boot space – 545 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Scénic carries barely more – 518 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Scénic holds a decisive 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 £34,600
Scénic

Renault Scénic

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 420 - 598 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
123 - 135 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
-
Length
4,470 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
1,571 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Payload
467 - 481 kg
Payload
514 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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