The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 24,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 24,500
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 e is 6.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.05 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

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

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft