The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 17,000
€ 26,900
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 8.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
57.9
69.1
77
56.1
70
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
175.6
102.4
167
175.6 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.57 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BL
Generation
8V
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
28 mpg
city
38 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
