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Mazda 6 Estate vs Audi A5 Sportback comparison

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

Mazda 6 Estate vs Audi A5 Sportback: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • markedly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Audi A5 Sportback

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Estate

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 significantly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

A5 Sportback

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 offers considerably 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

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

6 Estate

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 moderately lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries only slightly 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 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 £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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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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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
Audi A5 Sportback

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
45 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

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

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

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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