The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
1755
1955
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1755 mm
Width
1765 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
2640
4460
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
2578
4238
4460 mm
Length
4238 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1855 kg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.55 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
197 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
280 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

97 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
49 mpg
city
29 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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