The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 17,000
€ 23,900
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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
169
175.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.97 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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
