The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
€ 17,000
€ 23,200
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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 2.0 FSI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.02 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
475 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
