The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 26,900
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 8.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70
77.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
70 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
166.8 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.5 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.92 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
795 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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