The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 35,400
€ 20,800
€ 35,400
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 2.0 TDI is 4.8 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
175.5
103.9
180.3
175.5 in
Length
180.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
139 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
20.78 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
706 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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
