The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 38,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 38,400
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 e-tron is 5.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
70.3
77.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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 e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
169.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
794 lb
22.3 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
138 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
28.5 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 e-tron
28.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft