The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 20,400
€ 23,800
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 CD is 8.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.2 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 CD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.73 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
