The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 29,900
€ 24,100
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 TDI is 8.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
56.1
70
77.4
57.9
69.1
77
70 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
167
103.9
175.6
167 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
53 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
