The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 20,800
€ 24,800
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 22.2 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1421
1765
1957
1470
1755
2005
1765 mm
Width
1755 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4238
2640
4460
4238 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1745 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
205 kg
13.99 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
148 NM
360 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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12.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6
12.48 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
42 mpg
54 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
