The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 23,600
€ 20,400
€ 23,600
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 1.9 TDI e is 22.2 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1421
1765
1957
1470
1755
1955
1765 mm
Width
1755 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4238
2640
4460
4238 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
7.38 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
13.03 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
63 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
49 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
