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Audi A1 vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Mazda 6 Estate?

Audi A1 vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Audi A1

2.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A1

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A1 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

6 Estate

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 marginally more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A1 delivers slightly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 62 Nm more.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is markedly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 300 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers markedly more boot space – 522 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 187 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries moderately more – 571 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 stands well ahead of its rival 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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A1

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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Audi A1

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Reviews Mazda 6 Estate

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Very stylish and robust car that's consistently comfortable even on long journeys.

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Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
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
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
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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