The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 29,400
€ 20,200
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.42 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.45 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
797 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
