Audi A5 Sportback vs Mazda 6 Estate – Differences & prices compared

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

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 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £, while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 38700 £. That’s a price difference of around 8742 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback manages with 2 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.80 L. The difference is about 4.80 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback has a decisively edge – offering 367 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 173 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.10 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Sportback performs slightly better – 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 pulls convincingly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 292 Nm difference.

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

Seats: Mazda 6 Estate offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Mazda 6 Estate is to a small extent lighter – 1475 kg compared to 1770 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers a bit more room – 522 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate performs noticeable better – up to 1664 L, which is about 365 L more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 6 Estate hardly perceptible takes the win – 571 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Our conclusion: The Audi A5 Sportback proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Audi A5 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.