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Audi A3 Limousine vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Mazda 6 Estate?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • very slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Mazda 6 Estate

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  • moderately 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.

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A3 Limousine is very slightly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,315 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

6 Estate

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers considerably more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 206 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 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 242 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 marginally lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers moderately more boot space – 522 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries only slightly more – 571 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 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
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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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Kai
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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
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 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
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
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Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
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
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Limousine?

The Audi A3 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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