The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
€ 20,400
€ 21,900
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 CD is 6.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
57.9
69.1
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
