The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 24,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 24,300
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 1.9 TDI is 16.8 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 4.7 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
1765
1995
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
1755
1955
1765 mm
Width
1755 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1423 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
2578
4292
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
2640
4460
4292 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.3 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
250 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
116 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
13.41 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
59 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
46 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
712 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L