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Audi A4 Avant vs Mazda CX-5 comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 141 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Mazda CX-5?

Audi A4 Avant vs Mazda CX-5: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Mazda CX-5

4.6 (9 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
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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

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda CX-5 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,251 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

CX-5

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 A4 Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 329 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 362 Nm more.

A4 Avant

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 A4 Avant is only slightly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 34 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Avant offers marginally more boot space – 495 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries barely more – 601 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant 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 £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
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Reviews Mazda CX-5

4.6 (9 Reviews)
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Marc Adriaans
4 Jun 2026, 13:04:31

I've been driving Mazdas for about ten years now without problems and with a lot of enjoyment. The last 3.5 years in a CX‑5. A really nice, smooth car that can tow quite a bit too, although I wouldn't recommend doing that with the FWD because it lacks grip on the front axle — so if you fit a towbar always choose the AWD. The only downside I can think of, after long consideration, is... nothing 🤔

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Bengt
25 Jan 2026, 14:05:09

I've owned several Volvos, but I drive a Mazda now and would never switch back.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
157 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
-
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
566 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
141 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
238 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
104 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Audi A4 Avant have?

The Audi A4 Avant is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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