The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 17,000
€ 25,000
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.26 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
