The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 26,500
€ 21,600
€ 26,500
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 2.0 TDI DPF is 8.7 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
166.9
103.9
175.6
166.9 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
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.32 %
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 dual clutch 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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.69 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
111 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 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
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
