Audi vs. Mazda
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Audi and Mazda contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Audi and Mazda cars.
When comparing the Audi brand to the Mazda brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity and variety of models offered. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, safety and retained value.
Audi versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 5 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 6 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mazda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mazda the overall advantage over Audi.
Audi versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Audi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 6 model comparisons, with Mazda offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Mazda offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 4 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Audi and Mazda have the same towing capacity.
Audi versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Audi versus Mazda overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mazda has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Audi and Mazda tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 6 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Audi offers 22 SUVs, 4 wagons, 24 sedans, 3 coupes, and 2 convertibles. In comparison, Mazda offers 8 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 16 electric vehicles. Mazda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids.
Audi offers 50 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q3
$42,197 - $48,540
Audi Q5
$49,539 - $64,250
Audi Q5
$49,539 - $64,250
Cars
Audi A3
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$57,941 - $69,475
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$57,941 - $69,475
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
$26,662 - $36,503
Mazda CX-5
$31,061 - $41,347
Mazda CX-50
$31,811 - $45,135
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
$25,372 - $33,509
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
$31,061 - $41,347
Mazda CX-50
$31,811 - $45,135
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q3
$34,998 - $45,207
Audi Q5
$41,698 - $56,991
Audi Q5
$41,698 - $56,991
Cars
Audi A3
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$43,937 - $65,867
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$43,937 - $65,867
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
$23,486 - $32,918
Mazda CX-5
$25,750 - $37,887
Mazda CX-50
$25,355 - $39,867
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
$22,542 - $29,876
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
$25,750 - $37,887
Mazda CX-50
$25,355 - $39,867
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Audi Q3
50.3%
Audi Q5
58%
Audi Q5
58%
Cars
Audi A3
51.6%
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
60.3%
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
60.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
39.5%
Mazda CX-5
42.4%
Mazda CX-50
43.5%
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
38.2%
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
42.4%
Mazda CX-50
43.5%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Audi Q3
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Audi Q5
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi Q5
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Cars
Audi A3
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
362 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
362 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
191 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-50
187 hp / 185 foot-lbs
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
191 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-50
187 hp / 185 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Audi Q3
22 / 29 / 25
Audi Q5
23 / 29 / 26
Audi Q5
23 / 29 / 26
Cars
Audi A3
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
25 / 27 / 26
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
25 / 27 / 26
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
26 / 33 / 29
Mazda CX-5
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-50
25 / 31 / 28
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
27 / 37 / 31
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-50
25 / 31 / 28
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Audi Q3
4400 lbs
Audi Q5
4400 lbs
Audi Q5
4400 lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
2000 lbs
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
2000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not yet available
Mazda CX-5
2000 lbs
Mazda CX-50
3500 lbs
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
2000 lbs
Mazda CX-50
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
Not available
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
7.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.5 / 10
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Mazda CX-5
8.5 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
8.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
8.5 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
Not available
Audi Q5
7.9 / 10
Audi Q5
7.9 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
7.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.9 / 10
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Mazda CX-5
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
7.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
8.0 / 10
Audi Q5
9.0 / 10
Audi Q5
9.0 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
10 / 10
Mazda CX-5
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
10 / 10
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
7.8 / 10
Audi Q5
7.3 / 10
Audi Q5
7.3 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
7.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.1 / 10
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
8.5 / 10
Mazda CX-5
8.3 / 10
Mazda CX-50
8.2 / 10
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
8.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
8.3 / 10
Mazda CX-50
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 28 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Cars
Audi A3
#12 of 30 in
Best Luxury Compact Cars
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
#3 of 9 in
Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#4 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#4 of 37 in
Best Small Cars
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
#4 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 28 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Cars
Audi A3
#18 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
#3 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#3 of 67 in
Most Reliable Crossover SUVs
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#6 of 37 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
#3 of 67 in
Most Reliable Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#3 of 27 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money
Cars
Audi A3
#8 of 32 in
Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#1 of 56 in
Best Crossover SUVs for the Money
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#2 of 22 in
Best Small Cars for the Money
