The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 23,600
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
69.5
77
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.84 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

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
Drivetrain
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
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
795 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft