The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 38,300
€ 21,600
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 is 14.7 cm shorter, 3 cm wider and 4.4 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1426
1785
1966
1470
1755
1955
1785 mm
Width
1755 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1426 mm
Height
1470 mm
2637
4313
2640
4460
4313 mm
Length
4460 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.33 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
380 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
143 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8.29 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
50 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
634 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
