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Audi A3 Limousine vs Mazda 6 Saloon comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 38,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Mazda 6 Saloon?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Mazda 6 Saloon: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda 6 Saloon

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 visibly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,800 £.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 142 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 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 180 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 significantly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 667 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers clearly more boot space – 425 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries clearly more – 480 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine 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.

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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
336 L
Length
-
Length
4,921 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,491 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
359 - 360 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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