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Audi A3 Limousine vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 132 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-5 Coupe?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • moderately cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Audi A3 Limousine is moderately cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,163 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

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 significantly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 268 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 MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 348 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,360 kg. The difference is around 246 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers significantly more boot space – 425 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 298 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries considerably more – 480 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 314 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 : 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
30,800 - 36,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

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