The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 26,900

€ 20,400

€ 26,900
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 cod ultra 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 cod ultra
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 cod ultra
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.18 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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8.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.58 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
60 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
49 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
89 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
340 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L