The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
€ 17,000
€ 21,100
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 is 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.95 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
27.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
