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Mazda 3 Sedan vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or SsangYong Korando?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • a bit 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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the SsangYong Korando costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Sedan uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Korando

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 SsangYong Korando offers barely more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 120 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.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is only slightly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers a bit more boot space – 551 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries barely more – 501 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando 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 £27,000
Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 km
Mazda 3 Sedan
SsangYong Korando

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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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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Mazda 3 Sedan
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
-
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
SsangYong
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