The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 22,500
€ 24,100
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0
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
168.7
103.9
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
29.9 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
31 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
444 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
