The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 38,900
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 38,900
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 40 TDI is 5.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
70.3 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
169.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.19 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DGCA, DJGA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
181 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
143 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
18.88 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
47 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
684 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft