The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 31,100
€ 17,000
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
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
Mazda 3 1.6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.33 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CBBB, CFGB
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
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
19.68 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
717 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
107 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
