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Audi A5 Sportback vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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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

A5 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.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

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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 Sportback offers clearly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 453 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers clearly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 585 Nm more.

A5 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, Mazda 3 Hatchback is visibly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 353 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers visibly more boot space – 445 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries barely more – 530 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback stands well ahead of its rival 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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A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 110 km
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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
487 - 502 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, Automatic Gearbox
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 - 639 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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