The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 26,700

€ 20,400

€ 26,700
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 is 22.2 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1421
1765
1957
1470
1755
1955
1765 mm
Width
1755 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4238
2640
4460
4238 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.99 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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10.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
10.29 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
39 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
633 mi
759 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L