The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 20,900
€ 20,400
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 1.6 is 17.4 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 4.7 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1423
1765
1995
1470
1755
1955
1765 mm
Width
1755 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1423 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4286
2640
4460
4286 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1805 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.12 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
148 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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13.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
13.07 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
39 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
29 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
475 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
475 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
136.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
