The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 20,400

€ 22,600

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 22.2 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 4.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6
1470
1755
1955
1421
1765
1957
1755 mm
Width
1765 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4460
2578
4238
4460 mm
Length
4238 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1295 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
3 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 1.6
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
49 mpg
city
30 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
510 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L