The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 30,500

€ 17,000

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 14.7 cm shorter, 3 cm wider and 4.4 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 1.6
1426
1785
1966
1470
1755
1955
1785 mm
Width
1755 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1426 mm
Height
1470 mm
2637
4313
2640
4460
4313 mm
Length
4460 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 1.6
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.56 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 1.6
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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8.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.89 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
634 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
92.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L