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Polestar 3 vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (67,600 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 3 or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Polestar 3 vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Polestar 3

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,180 £.

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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 Polestar 3 offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 494 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers significantly more torque with 870 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 630 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is significantly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,315 kg. The difference is around 898 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 3 offers barely more boot space – 484 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 3 carries visibly more – 645 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 144 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 holds a decisive overall lead 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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Polestar 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 601 - 647 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
601 - 647 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
123 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,935 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 645 kg
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Polestar 3 have?

The Polestar 3 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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