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Audi A4 Limousine vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 24,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • noticeably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter

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

A4 Limousine

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.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Audi A4 Limousine costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,280 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

3 Hatchback

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 A4 Limousine offers noticeably more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Limousine delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

A4 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, Mazda 3 Hatchback is barely lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 126 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers markedly more boot space – 460 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 109 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries slightly more – 540 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 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 £35,800
A4 Limousine

Audi A4 Limousine

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Audi A4 Limousine
Mazda 3 Hatchback

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Audi A4 Limousine

The Audi A4 is a polished, grown-up sedan that blends restraint with a subtle dose of sportiness, making it an easy choice for commuters and company car buyers alike. Inside it's all refined materials and sensible design, while the driving experience balances comfort and composure — clever, competent and quietly smug in the best possible way.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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Audi A4 Limousine
Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
470 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
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