The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 27,600

€ 20,200

€ 27,600
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 ultra 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 ultra
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 ultra
Mazda 3 1.6
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.56 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRKB, CXXB
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 ultra
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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
27.45 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
67 mpg
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
59 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
888 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
888 mi
462 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
71.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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