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Audi A5 Sportback vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Mazda 6 Estate?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 6 Estate

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  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Sportback

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 6 Estate is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

6 Estate

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 A5 Sportback offers substantially more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 445 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A5 Sportback is slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Estate tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers substantially more torque with 825 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 567 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is slightly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers noticeably more boot space – 522 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 191 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 489 L more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries marginally more – 571 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback 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 £40,200
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 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 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
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,444 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,175 L
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
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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