Audi Q3 Sportback
Crossover · Gasoline · AWD
vs
Mazda CX-5 Touring
Crossover · Gasoline
Audi Q3 Sportback
Car A
Audi Q3 Sportback
With AWD traction, brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s, and a useful 530 L trunk, the Audi Q3 Sportback suits growing families and road trips while offering good value in its segment. Efficiency is solid for its class, though it isn’t aimed at hardcore performance driving.
5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety7.5 L/100kmAWD
Mazda CX-5 Touring
Car B
Mazda CX-5 Touring
The Mazda CX-5 Touring blends a 5‑star safety rating, a solid reliability score, and a generous 875 L cargo area to suit growing families at a price that’s good value in its segment. Performance and efficiency are tuned for everyday use rather than performance driving.
5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety194 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 73 / 85
City 51 / 51
Budget / value 61 / 64
Road trip 57 / 62
Performance 30 / 28
Cargo 36 / 56
Practical 54 / 61
Premium 47 / 24
Winter 74 / 34

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q3 Sportback · Orange = Mazda CX-5 Touring

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi Q3 Sportback Mazda CX-5 Touring
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Audi Q3 Sportback

  • AWD confidence for winter and mixed-weather driving
  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s for easy merging and overtakes
  • 530 L trunk and five seats fit growing families and road trips
  • Good value in its segment at around 40,000 with solid efficiency

Mazda CX-5 Touring

  • 5-star safety and a reliability score of 82 support stress-free family use
  • 875 L cargo space fits family gear and road‑trip luggage
  • 194 hp with 8.6 s 0–100 km/h is confident for merging and passing
  • Price of 28,500 represents good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Audi Q3 Sportback if…
Best fuel economy
Audi Q3 Sportback uses 7.5 L/100km vs 8.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mazda CX-5 Touring if…
More power
Mazda CX-5 Touring puts out 194 hp vs 180 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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