The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 22,800
€ 20,400
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 CD.
Audi A3 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1735 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
6.37 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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10.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.42 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
54 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
43 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
598 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
