The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 25,500
€ 20,800
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 1.6
55.7
70.7
77.2
57.9
69.1
77
70.7 in
Width
69.1 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.8
175.4
103.9
180.3
175.4 in
Length
180.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 1.6
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.17 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 1.6
8V
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CPTA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 1.6
136 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
21.01 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
49 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
