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Audi A3 Limousine vs Mazda MX-30 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Mazda MX-30?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Mazda MX-30: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • slightly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-30

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A3 Limousine is slightly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,163 £.

MX-30

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 significantly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 230 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 MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

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 visibly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 489 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers slightly more boot space – 425 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries somewhat more – 480 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 comes out modestly ahead 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 £30,800
MX-30

Mazda MX-30

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
1,555 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
125 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
830 cm3

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