The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 25,000
€ 28,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 21.8 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
1423
1765
1995
1460
1770
2015
1765 mm
Width
1770 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1423 mm
Height
1460 mm
2578
4292
2640
4510
4292 mm
Length
4510 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.1 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.74 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
13.41 kg/bhp
5.74 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
55 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
814 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
