The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) 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 2.0 TDI DPF is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.46 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.49 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
