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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Volvo V60 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (25000 £ vs 41600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Volvo V60?

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25000 £, while the Volvo V60 costs 41600 £. That’s a price difference of around 16671 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo V60 manages with 2.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo V60 has a decisively edge – offering 455 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 269 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.10 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Sedan performs to a small extent better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo V60 pulls decisively stronger with 709 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 469 Nm difference.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is evident lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1734 kg. The difference is around 314 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo V60 offers somewhat more room – 519 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

When it comes to payload, Volvo V60 barely noticeable takes the win – 506 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Volvo V60 shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £41,600
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Volvo V60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 6.2 L
  • Electric Range : 92 km
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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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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Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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4.7 (1 Reviews)
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5 (1 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
25000 - 34200 £
Price
41600 - 64200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 6.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
92 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
123 - 135 g/km
co2
54 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
51 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1420 - 1492 kg
Curb weight
1734 - 2064 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
4660 mm
Length
4778 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1440 mm
Height
1432 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1431 L
Payload
467 - 481 kg
Payload
466 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
203 - 216 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Volvo

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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