The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 24,800
€ 20,400
€ 24,800
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 2.0 FSI is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.9
69.5
77
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.9
103.9
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.07 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
