The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 33,700
€ 20,200
€ 33,700
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 2.0 TDI is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.3 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
8V
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.9 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
712 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
