What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

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

What is the maximum horsepower of the Mazda 3 Sedan?

Depending on the version, the Mazda 3 Sedan delivers up to 186 HP.

What are the consumption figures for the Mazda 3 Sedan in liters per 100 km?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 5.50 L.

How many liters of cargo space does the Mazda 3 Sedan offer?

Depending on configuration, up to 450 L fit inside.

What are the Mazda 3 Sedan’s length, width and height?

The Mazda 3 Sedan measures 4660 mm long, 1795 mm wide and 1440 mm high.

Is the VW T-Roc offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the VW T-Roc's engine?

The VW T-Roc reaches a peak output of 150 HP, depending on the model.

What is the fuel consumption of the VW T-Roc according to the manufacturer?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 5.50 L.

How fast can the VW T-Roc go?

The VW T-Roc reaches up to 212 km/h.

What is the VW T-Roc’s trunk volume?

Depending on configuration, up to 475 L fit inside.

How big is the VW T-Roc overall?

The VW T-Roc measures 4271 mm long, 1811 mm wide and 1527 mm high.

Mazda 3 Sedan vs VW T-Roc - Differences and prices compared

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

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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 has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25000 £, while the VW T-Roc costs 26400 £. That’s a price difference of around 1461 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.50 L per 100 km – no difference here.

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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 Mazda 3 Sedan has a to a small extent edge – offering 186 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 8.10 s, while the VW T-Roc takes 8.90 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Sedan performs minimal better – reaching 216 km/h, while the VW T-Roc tops out at 212 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW T-Roc pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 250 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 10 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is slight lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1465 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW T-Roc offers minimal more room – 475 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, VW T-Roc hardly perceptible takes the win – 515 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mazda 3 Sedan proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mazda 3 Sedan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Reviews Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)

Reviews VW T-Roc

5 (3 Reviews)

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Costs and Consumption
Price 25000 - 34200 £	Price 26400 - 38000 £
Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 6.1 L	Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 6.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 123 - 135 g/km	co2 126 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 51 L	Fuel tank capacity 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Sedan	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 4 - 5
Doors 4	Doors 2 - 5
Curb weight 1420 - 1492 kg	Curb weight 1465 - 1539 kg
Trunk capacity 450 L	Trunk capacity 284 - 475 L
Length 4660 mm	Length 4271 - 4373 mm
Width 1795 mm	Width 1811 - 1828 mm
Height 1440 mm	Height 1527 - 1573 mm
Max trunk capacity -	Max trunk capacity 1350 L
Payload 467 - 481 kg	Payload 368 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol MHEV	Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Manuel, Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 140 - 186 HP	Power HP 115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.1 - 9.8 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed 203 - 216 km/h	Max Speed 187 - 212 km/h
Torque 238 - 240 Nm	Torque 200 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Power kW 103 - 137 kW	Power kW 85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity 1998 - 2488 cm3	Engine capacity 999 - 1498 cm3