The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 21,000
€ 22,100
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 FSI is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
165.9
103.9
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.05 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
122 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
518 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
125 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
