The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 34,900
€ 20,400
€ 34,900
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 3.2 is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.56 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 3.2
178.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
