The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 29,700
€ 17,000
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 8.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
55.9
70
77.4
57.9
69.1
77
70 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 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 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.14 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
144 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
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
