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Mazda 3 Sedan vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or VW Passat?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs VW Passat: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Sedan

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 3 Sedan is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,485 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

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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 VW Passat offers visibly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 160 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 a bit lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 153 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers markedly more boot space – 690 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries a bit more – 577 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat is decisively ahead 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
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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 Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Reviews VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Mazda 3 Sedan
VW Passat

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 135 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 481 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

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

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