The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 25,800
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 ultra 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 ultra
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
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 ultra (13 - 16)
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 ultra
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.95 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
70 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 ultra
70 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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