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Audi A3 Sportback vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison
Compare performance (400 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Mazda 6 Estate?
Audi A3 Sportback vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences
A3 Sportback
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 Sportback is slightly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,000 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.
6 Estate
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 Sportback offers significantly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 206 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Sportback delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 242 Nm more.
A3 Sportback
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 Sportback is marginally lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers visibly more boot space – 522 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries a bit more – 571 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Audi A3 Sportback 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.
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Audi A3 Sportback
Audi A3 Sportback
Mazda 6 Estate
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Audi A3 Sportback
The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.
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Mazda 6 Estate
The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.
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Audi A3 Sportback
Mazda 6 Estate
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
155 - 172 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
62 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
522 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,805 mm
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,840 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,480 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
483 - 571 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
145 - 194 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
213 - 258 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
107 - 143 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Mazda
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