The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 23,000
€ 20,400
€ 23,000
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 1.6 TDI is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 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 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.47 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
