The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 26,300

€ 20,400

€ 26,300
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
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 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.45 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
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 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft