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Audi A3 Limousine vs Mazda CX-5 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 141 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 CX-5?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Mazda CX-5: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Mazda CX-5

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • barely 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

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.

Audi A3 Limousine is only slightly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Mazda CX-5 costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,306 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

CX-5

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers considerably more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 259 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 262 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 269 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers barely more boot space – 466 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries clearly more – 601 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 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
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Audi A3 Limousine

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 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
115 - 208 g/km
co2
157 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
566 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
141 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
238 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
104 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3

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