The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 20,100
€ 31,700
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 8.8 inches longer, 0.9 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
70
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
102.4
166.8
175.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.79 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CJSA, CJSB
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
107 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
471 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 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
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
