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Audi A5 Avant vs Mazda 3 Hatchback - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (40200 £ vs 24500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Audi A5 Avant

Mazda 3 Hatchback

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

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Hatchback has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Audi A5 Avant costs 40200 £. That’s a price difference of around 15609 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 3.50 L per 100 km.

3 Hatchback

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 A5 Avant has a significantly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Avant pulls decisively stronger with 550 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm difference.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mazda 3 Hatchback offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is clearly perceptible lighter – 1419 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 366 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers distinct more room – 476 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Avant minimal takes the win – 535 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A5 Avant shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £40,200
A5 Avant

Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 104 - 108 km
Audi A5 Avant
Mazda 3 Hatchback

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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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 A5 Avant
Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption

Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
24500 - 35500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1419 - 1549 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
-
Width
1860 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
470 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, 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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.