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Audi A3 Limousine vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 28,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

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

Audi A3 Limousine

  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • visibly lighter
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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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 763 £.

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

MX-5 Roadster

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 clearly 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 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.5 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:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is visibly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,360 kg. The difference is around 282 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers substantially more boot space – 425 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 295 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries clearly more – 480 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 328 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
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
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
130 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
152 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
8.3 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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