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Audi A7 vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 24,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Audi A7 vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

Audi A7

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

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 3 Hatchback is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,480 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

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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 A7 offers clearly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 444 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 610 Nm more.

A7

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 3 Hatchback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is markedly lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 351 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers visibly more boot space – 535 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 184 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries somewhat more – 600 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 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 £55,000
A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 68 km
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The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
470 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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