The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 17,000
€ 22,800
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.41 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft
