The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
€ 20,100
€ 29,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 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
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.62 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
424 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
424 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
166.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
