The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 26,800
€ 20,400
€ 26,800
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 1.8 TFSI is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
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 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.95 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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
