Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback and are good next research steps.

from $20,500

Chevrolet Trax

Price : 20,500 - 24,500 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 137 HP
FuelEconomy City : 28 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 32 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 162 lb-ft
Model : Trax
Modell : FWD 4dr LS, FWD 4dr 1RS, FWD 4dr LT, FWD 4dr 2RS, FWD 4dr ACTIV
Trim Level : FWD 4dr LS, FWD 4dr 1RS, FWD 4dr LT, FWD 4dr 2RS, FWD 4dr ACTIV
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 gal
Length : 178.6 in.
Width : 71.8 in.
Height : 61 in.
Brand : Chevrolet

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Quick data check: Chevrolet Trax

clearly more power
noticeably cheaper
only slightly more efficient

from $44,700

Acura RDX

Price : 44,700 - 54,500 $
Body Type : SH-AWD
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 272 HP
FuelEconomy City : 21 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 26 - 27 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 280 lb-ft
Model : RDX
Modell : SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Technology Package, SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package, SH-AWD w/Advance Package
Trim Level : SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Technology Package, SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package, SH-AWD w/Advance Package
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 4,014 - 4,058 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 17.1 gal
Length : 187.4 in.
Width : 74.8 in.
Height : 65 in.
Brand : Acura

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Quick data check: Acura RDX

clearly cheaper
markedly more efficient
markedly lighter
slightly more power

from $24,000

Volkswagen Taos

Price : 24,000 - 33,500 $
Body Type : SUV, 4MOTION
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 158 HP
FuelEconomy City : 24 - 28 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 32 - 36 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 184 lb-ft
Model : Taos
Modell : S FWD, SE FWD, S 4MOTION, SE 4MOTION, SEL 4MOTION
Trim Level : S FWD, SE FWD, S 4MOTION, SE 4MOTION, SEL 4MOTION
Engine Displacement : 1.5 L
Curb weight : 3,181 - 3,430 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 - 14.5 gal
Length : 175.8 in.
Width : 72.5 in.
Height : 64 in.
Brand : Volkswagen

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Quick data check: Volkswagen Taos

markedly more power
marginally lighter
only slightly cheaper
barely more efficient

from $24,600

Hyundai Kona

Price : 24,600 - 33,600 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 147 - 190 HP
FuelEconomy City : 24 - 29 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 29 - 35 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 132 - 195 lb-ft
Model : Kona
Modell : SEL Convenience FWD, SEL Convenience AWD, SE FWD, SEL FWD, N Line FWD, Limited FWD, SE AWD, SEL AWD, N Line AWD, Limited AWD, N Line S FWD, N Line S AWD
Trim Level : SEL Convenience FWD, SEL Convenience AWD, SE FWD, SEL FWD, N Line FWD, Limited FWD, SE AWD, SEL AWD, N Line AWD, Limited AWD, N Line S FWD, N Line S AWD
Engine Displacement : 1.6 - 2 L
Curb weight : 3,005 - 3,505 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 12.4 - 13.2 gal
Length : 171.3 - 172.6 in.
Width : 71.9 in.
Height : 62 in.
Brand : Hyundai

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Quick data check: Hyundai Kona

a bit more power
only slightly cheaper
marginally more efficient
barely lighter

from $27,200

Kia K5

Price : 27,200 - 34,700 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 191 - 290 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 33 - 37 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 181 - 311 lb-ft
Model : K5
Modell : LXS Auto FWD, GT-Line Auto FWD, EX Auto FWD, GT DCT FWD, GT-Line Auto AWD
Trim Level : LXS Auto FWD, GT-Line Auto FWD, EX Auto FWD, GT DCT FWD, GT-Line Auto AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,230 - 3,596 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 15.8 gal
Trunk Volume : 15.6 cu. ft.
Length : 193.1 in.
Width : 73.2 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Kia

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Quick data check: Kia K5

barely cheaper
barely more efficient
barely lighter
noticeably more power

from $27,400

Kia Sportage

Price : 27,400 - 38,300 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 187 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 25 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 26 - 33 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 178 lb-ft
Model : Sportage
Modell : LX FWD, EX FWD, SX FWD, SX-Prestige FWD, LX AWD, EX AWD, X-Line AWD, X-Pro AWD, SX-Prestige AWD, X-Pro Prestige AWD
Trim Level : LX FWD, EX FWD, SX FWD, SX-Prestige FWD, LX AWD, EX AWD, X-Line AWD, X-Pro AWD, SX-Prestige AWD, X-Pro Prestige AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Fuel tank capacity : 14.3 gal
Length : 183.5 in.
Width : 73.4 in.
Height : 65 - 66 in.
Brand : Kia

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Quick data check: Kia Sportage

barely cheaper
slightly more power
marginally more efficient

Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback head-to-head against similar models.

Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

Chevrolet Trax

Acura RDX

Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

Volkswagen Taos

Hyundai Kona

Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

Kia K5

Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

Kia Sportage

Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

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