The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 28,900
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 2.0 TFSI is 17.4 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 4.7 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
1765
1995
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
1755
1955
1765 mm
Width
1755 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1423 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
2640
4460
4286 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
180 kg
12.54 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
147 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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7.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
7.28 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
432 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L