The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 22,000
€ 21,600
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 6.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56
69.5
78.5
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169
103.9
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.88 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBZB
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
