The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 10.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
70 in
Width
69.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
166.8 in
Length
177.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.63 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
51 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft