The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) 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 2.0 TDI DPF 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 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
77
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
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 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.64 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
138 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.57 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft