The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 28,800
€ 20,100
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 14.7 cm shorter, 3 cm wider and 4.4 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.62 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
182 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
12.36 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
64 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
