The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 23,900
€ 21,600
€ 23,900
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 1.6 TDI is 6.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.65 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34.55 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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
