The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 22,800

€ 20,100

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI is 22.3 cm shorter, 2.2 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1735 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.85 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
182 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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10.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.42 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
54 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
43 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
598 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
340 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L