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Audi A6 Limousine vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (47,600 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Limousine or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Audi A6 Limousine vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Audi A6 Limousine

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Audi A6 Limousine costs 47,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,609 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Limousine uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

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 A6 Limousine offers substantially more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 235 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Limousine is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Limousine delivers considerably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 428 Nm more.

A6 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Audi A6 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 767 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Limousine offers clearly more boot space – 492 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 362 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Limousine carries substantially more – 625 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 473 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Limousine 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.

from £47,600
A6 Limousine

Audi A6 Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 7.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 105 km
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Audi A6 Limousine

The Audi A6 cuts a clean, purposeful silhouette with an interior that feels like a quiet, high-tech office on wheels—luxurious materials and clever gadgets make long journeys surprisingly pleasant. It balances composed, confident driving with enough flair to keep you entertained, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want executive polish without showing off.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
47,600 - 68,100 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 - 166 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,845 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 492 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 625 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Audi A6 Limousine have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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