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Audi A1 vs Mazda CX-5 comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 141 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 CX-5?

Audi A1 vs Mazda CX-5: Key differences

Audi A1

2.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Mazda CX-5

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • noticeably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A1 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Mazda CX-5 costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,020 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

CX-5

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 noticeably more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A1 delivers visibly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 82 Nm more.

A1

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 visibly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 454 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers noticeably more boot space – 466 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 131 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries visibly more – 601 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 is far ahead 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 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
157 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
566 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
141 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
238 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
104 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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