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Audi A3 Limousine vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 24,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • moderately cheaper

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 3 Hatchback is moderately cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Audi A3 Limousine costs 27,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,137 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

3 Hatchback

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 186 HP. That’s roughly 214 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

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 A3 Limousine is barely lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,419 kg. The difference is around 59 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers a bit more boot space – 425 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine 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.

from £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, 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 3 Hatchback

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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 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 58,300 £
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
470 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

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