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 Taigo offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Taigo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the VW Taigo's engine?

The VW Taigo reaches a peak output of 150 HP, depending on the model.

How much fuel does the VW Taigo use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 5.30 L.

How big is the VW Taigo overall?

The VW Taigo measures 4266 mm long, 1757 mm wide and 1518 mm high.

Mazda 3 Sedan vs VW Taigo - Differences and prices compared

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

Taigo

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.

VW Taigo has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25000 £. That’s a price difference of around 5353 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Taigo manages with 5.30 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

Taigo

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 Mazda 3 Sedan has a somewhat 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 Taigo takes 8.20 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Taigo pulls barely noticeable stronger with 250 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

Taigo

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Taigo is a bit lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 191 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers hardly perceptible more room – 450 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Sedan slight takes the win – 481 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mazda 3 Sedan proves to be performs better in key areas 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 Taigo

5 (2 Reviews)

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Costs and Consumption
Price 25000 - 34200 £	Price 19600 - 31300 £
Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 6.1 L	Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 123 - 135 g/km	co2 120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 51 L	Fuel tank capacity 40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Sedan	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 4	Doors 5
Curb weight 1420 - 1492 kg	Curb weight 1229 - 1302 kg
Trunk capacity 450 L	Trunk capacity 440 L
Length 4660 mm	Length 4266 mm
Width 1795 mm	Width 1757 mm
Height 1440 mm	Height 1518 mm
Max trunk capacity -	Max trunk capacity 1222 L
Payload 467 - 481 kg	Payload 448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol MHEV	Engine Type Petrol
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 95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.1 - 9.8 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed 203 - 216 km/h	Max Speed 184 - 212 km/h
Torque 238 - 240 Nm	Torque 175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Power kW 103 - 137 kW	Power kW 70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity 1998 - 2488 cm3	Engine capacity 999 - 1498 cm3