The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 24,800
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 8.8 inches shorter, 0.9 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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
166.8 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.82 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
1268 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft