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Audi A7 vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Mazda 6 Estate?

Audi A7 vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Audi A7

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Mazda 6 Estate

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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A7

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,028 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

6 Estate

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 A7 offers clearly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 436 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is visibly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Estate tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 592 Nm more.

A7

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.

Seats: Mazda 6 Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

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 Audi A7 offers marginally more boot space – 535 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 274 L more than the Audi A7.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries marginally more – 600 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 is far ahead overall 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
Audi A7
Mazda 6 Estate

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Audi A7

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 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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Audi A7
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 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
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
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