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Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (27,100 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo Cargo or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Combo Cargo

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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo costs 27,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,684 £.

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

3 Sedan

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Mazda 3 Sedan offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is barely lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,417 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries markedly more – 781 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan has the upper hand 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.

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3 Sedan

Mazda 3 Sedan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 6 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
123 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
645 - 781 kg
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Combo Cargo have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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