The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 20,800

€ 27,700

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
55.9
69.5
77
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
166.9
103.9
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.99 %

General
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
633 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft