The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 24,800
€ 24,800
€ 24,800
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 TDI is 8.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
55.9
70
77.4
57.9
69.1
78.9
70 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
166.8
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 2.2 CD
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.93 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 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 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
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 TDI
78.2 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
