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Audi A1 vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Audi A1 vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more trunk space
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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.

Audi A1 is visibly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Mazda 3 Sedan costs 25,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,477 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 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 say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A1 offers a bit more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A1 delivers clearly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is markedly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,417 kg. The difference is around 242 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers noticeably more boot space – 450 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries very slightly more – 501 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 is clearly superior overall 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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Audi A1

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
123 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Audi A1 have?

The Audi A1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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