The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 21,900
€ 21,600
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is 8.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.9
70
77.4
57.9
69.1
77
70 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
166.8
103.9
175.6
166.8 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.88 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
120 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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25.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.97 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
40 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
92.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
