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Mazda 3 Sedan vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or VW ID.7 Touring?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,084 £.

ID.7 Touring

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 VW ID.7 Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 154 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 439 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 substantially lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 771 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers visibly more boot space – 605 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries very slightly more – 481 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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 £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km
Mazda 3 Sedan
VW ID.7 Touring

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Dimensions and Body

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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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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Mazda 3 Sedan
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
123 - 135 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
-
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
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Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
467 - 481 kg
Payload
459 - 465 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VW
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