Mazda 3 Sedan alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mazda 3 Sedan, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Mazda 3 Sedan and are good next research steps.

from £14,200

Mazda 2

Price 14,200 - 21,700 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 75 - 115 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.1 - 12.1 s
Model Year 2023
Max Speed 171 - 200 km/h
Torque 143 - 151 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 5
Model 2
Modell 2 1.5 e-SKYACTIV-G 115 M Hybrid, 2 1.5 e-SKYACTIV-G 90 M Hybrid, 2 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 75, 2 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 90 M
CO2 Efficiency Class C, D
Trim Level Exclusive-Line, Homura Aka, Center-Line, Homura, Prime-Line, Center-Line SKYACTIV-Drive, Exclusive-Line SKYACTIV-Drive, Homura Aka SKYACTIV-Drive, Homura SKYACTIV-Drive
Power kW 55 - 85 kW
co2 107 - 122 g/km
Engine capacity 1,496 cm3
Curb weight 1,099 - 1,120 kg
Fuel tank capacity 44 L
Trunk capacity 280 L
Length 4,080 mm
Width 1,695 mm
Height 1,515 mm
Brand Mazda
Max trunk capacity 950 L
Payload 420 - 437 kg

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Mazda 2 as a suitable alternative to Mazda 3 Sedan

Choosing between the city‑savvy Mazda2 and the more grown-up Mazda3 Sedan comes down to whether you prioritize low running costs and easy urban manoeuvrability or a roomier cabin, stronger performance and extra tech. I’ll compare the key points — size, engines, economy, equipment and driving feel — so you can pick the car that best fits your daily needs and budget.

The Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.

Quick data check: Mazda 2

clearly more power
moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
visibly more trunk space
significantly cheaper
somewhat more efficient
markedly lighter

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from £35,700

CUPRA Leon

Price 35,700 - 50,900 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 325 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Electric Range 124 - 131 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.4 - 8.9 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Leon
Modell Leon 2.0 TDI, Leon 1.5 e-HYBRID, Leon VZ 1.5 e-HYBRID, Leon 1.5 TSI, Leon 1.5 eTSI, Leon 2.0 TSI
CO2 Efficiency Class D, B, F
Trim Level DSG, Black Edition DSG, Extreme DSG, Tribe Edition, Tribe Edition DSG, VZ DSG, VZ Black Edition DSG, VZ Tribe Edition DSG, VZ Extreme DSG
Power kW 110 - 239 kW
co2 28 - 172 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight 1,371 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity 270 - 380 L
Width 1,799 mm
Brand CUPRA
Payload 432 - 493 kg

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Quick data check: CUPRA Leon

considerably cheaper
somewhat more trunk space
significantly more power
clearly more efficient
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter

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from £25,000

Mazda 3 Hatchback

Price 25,000 - 36,000 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol MHEV
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 140 - 186 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8 - 9.8 s
Model Year 2026
Torque 238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model 3
Modell 3 2.5 e-SKYACTIV-G 140, 3 2.0 e-SKYACTIV-X 186
CO2 Efficiency Class D, E
Trim Level Prime-Line, Prime-Line Automatik, Center-Line, Center-Line Automatik, Homura, Homura Automatik, Homura Plus, Homura Plus Automatik, Nagisa, Nagisa Automatik, Exlusive-Line, Exlusive-Line Automatik, Takumi, Takumi Automatik, Homura AWD Automatik, Exlusive-Line AWD Automatik, Homura Plus AWD Automatik, Takumi AWD Automatik
Power kW 103 - 137 kW
co2 126 - 146 g/km
Engine capacity 1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Curb weight 1,417 - 1,529 kg
Trunk capacity 351 L
Width 1,795 mm
Brand Mazda
Payload 487 - 502 kg

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Quick data check: Mazda 3 Hatchback

marginally more efficient
noticeably more trunk space
marginally cheaper
only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £32,500

Honda Civic

Price 32,500 - 35,500 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 184 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.8 - 8.1 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 315 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Civic
Modell Civic 2.0 i-MMD e:HEV
CO2 Efficiency Class C
Trim Level Elegance e-CVT, Sport e-CVT, Advance e-CVT
Power kW 135 kW
co2 108 - 114 g/km
Engine capacity 1,993 cm3
Curb weight 1,517 - 1,533 kg
Width 1,890 mm
Brand Honda
Payload 348 - 397 kg

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Quick data check: Honda Civic

clearly cheaper
marginally more power
very slightly lighter
slightly more efficient
only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £22,200

Honda Jazz

Price 22,200 - 25,900 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 122 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.4 - 9.7 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Jazz
Modell Jazz 1.5 i-MMD e:HEV, Jazz Crosstar 1.5 i-MMD e:HEV
CO2 Efficiency Class C
Trim Level Elegance, Advance, Advance Sport
Power kW 90 kW
co2 102 - 108 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 cm3
Curb weight 1,302 - 1,321 kg
Trunk capacity 304 L
Width 1,694 mm
Brand Honda
Payload 369 - 388 kg
Variant Crosstar

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Quick data check: Honda Jazz

clearly more power
slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
markedly more trunk space
a bit cheaper
clearly more efficient
very slightly lighter

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from £25,700

Mazda CX-30

Price 25,700 - 37,200 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 140 - 186 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.7 - 6.6 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.3 - 10.3 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model CX-30
Modell CX-30 2.5 e-SKYACTIV-G 140, CX-30 2.0 e-SKYACTIV-X 186
CO2 Efficiency Class D, E
Trim Level Prime-Line, Prime-Line Automatik, Center-Line, Center-Line Automatik, Homura, Homura Automatik, Nagisa, Nagisa Automatik, Exclusive-Line, Exclusive-Line Automatik, Takumi, Takumi Automatik, Center-Line AWD, Center-Line AWD Automatik, Homura AWD, Homura AWD Automatik, Nagisa AWD, Nagisa AWD Automatik, Exclusive-Line AWD, Exclusive-Line AWD Automatik, Takumi AWD, Takumi AWD Automatik
Power kW 103 - 137 kW
co2 129 - 148 g/km
Engine capacity 1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Curb weight 1,455 - 1,587 kg
Trunk capacity 422 - 430 L
Width 1,795 mm
Brand Mazda
Payload 458 - 496 kg

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Quick data check: Mazda CX-30

barely cheaper
marginally more efficient
marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly lighter
very slightly more trunk space

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