The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 24,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.34 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
