2025 Mazda 3 vs Mazda 3 hatchback

Choose Your Fighter-Sedan Vs Hatchback

The Mazda3 is a crowd favorite and has been for a while. Those in the market for a new 2025 Mazda3 for sale in Durham and the surrounding areas often ask us if they should go for the sedan or the hatchback version. If you've been wondering the same, you've come to the right place. 

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Below, we'll compare the 2025 Mazda3 sedan and hatchback, and hopefully help you decide which one's a better fit for you.

In the meantime, if you're interested in a Mazda SUV instead, we'd highly recommend a new 2025 Mazda CX-50 for sale in Durham and the surrounding areas.

What kind of car is the 2025 Mazda3?

The 2025 Mazda3 is a compact car available either as a four-door sedan, or a five-door hatchback. The Mazda3 is a unique offering in that it's the only sedan and hatchback in Mazda's vehicle portfolio. All their other cars are SUVs.

Speaking of-if you'd rather invest in a Mazda SUV that's even bigger than the CX-50, you should check out a 2025 Mazda CX-70 for sale in Durham and the surrounding areas.

What cars can I compare to the 2025 Mazda3?

You can compare the 2025 Mazda3 sedan to cars such as the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, or the Nissan Sentra.

Some of those models have hatchback variants too, like the Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic. Those are good reference points for the Mazda3 hatchback, along with the Volkswagen Golf.

So, what's the difference between the 2025 Mazda3 sedan and the hatchback?

While it's tempting to assume that the differences are only cosmetic, there's more to the Mazda3 than meets the eye:

Design

The Mazda3 sedan offers a simple, classic sedan profile, while the hatchback presents itself as a sportier, more dynamic alternative, that is of course, slightly roomier.

Space

Due to its design, the sedan version of the Mazda3 offers roughly 13.2 cu. ft. of trunk space, whereas the hatchback offers more versatility with 20.1 cu. ft. of storage behind the rear seats. The added advantage is that if you drop down the rear seats, you get considerably more storage space in the hatchback.

Performance

Both versions share the same engine options (a 2.5L standard and a turbocharged variation), as well as similar technology and safety features. There are minor trim differences between the two lineups, but you can generally expect similar performance.

Which one should I go for?

The answer lies in how you plan to use your 2025 Mazda3 and your lifestyle needs. If you prefer a sportier design with more cargo space, the 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback is the way to go. If you prefer a sleek, modern profile and storage isn't your biggest priority, the 2025 Mazda3 sedan should be your pick.