The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 22,600
 Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 Sedan 1.6 TDI is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
70.7
77.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
180.3
175.4 in
Length
180.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
8V
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
123 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28.62 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data