The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 17,000
€ 20,900
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
57.9
69.1
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.78 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
475 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
