The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 27,300
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
793 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
793 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
