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Mazda 3 Sedan vs VW Touareg comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or VW Touareg?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs VW Touareg: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Sedan is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,859 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Touareg uses 5.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Touareg

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 Touareg offers clearly more power – delivering 462 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 276 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 460 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 significantly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,059 kg. The difference is around 642 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers considerably more boot space – 810 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 360 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries visibly more – 751 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Touareg is far ahead overall 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 £64,300
Touareg

VW Touareg

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 231 - 462 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 47 - 49 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 Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Reviews VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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Kevin
20 Apr 2026, 13:09:09

Brilliant car. Had 3 since 2005. Can't fault them. Would have purchased another, but after visiting local dealership, vehicle was being used by Sales Manager and it was in a d disgraceful condition. So purchased BME X6

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Roberto
4 Dec 2025, 21:53:53

Impeccable road-holding, especially if you choose optional extras like air suspension, active anti-roll bars and rear-wheel steering. Fast, quiet and comfortable.

Chris
23 Sept 2025, 10:05:45

I've been driving a Touareg 3.0 TDI with 286 PS, model year 2019, for 5 years.
So far no problems. Zero repairs.
Air suspension is top.
Driving feel is great.
Fuel consumption is also excellent for a vehicle of this weight (7.5 liters on average).
In my opinion the car is highly recommendable. That's why 5 stars!

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VW Touareg

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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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