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Audi A3 Limousine vs Mazda 2 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 14,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Mazda 2?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Mazda 2: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mazda 2

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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.

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

A3 Limousine

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.

Mazda 2 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Audi A3 Limousine costs 27,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,465 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mazda 2 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

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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 A3 Limousine offers substantially more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 349 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is clearly lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,345 kg. The difference is around 246 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers noticeably more boot space – 425 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries a bit more – 520 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Audi A3 Limousine
Mazda 2

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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Mazda 2

The Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Mazda 2

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 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
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
107 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
280 L
Length
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Length
4,080 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
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Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
420 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
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