The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 24,700

€ 21,600

€ 24,700
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 22.3 cm shorter, 2.2 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1421
1777
1966
1470
1755
1955
1777 mm
Width
1755 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
2601
4237
2640
4460
4237 mm
Length
4460 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.89 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CYVB
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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11.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.34 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
45 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
340 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L