The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 24,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
69.1
77
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
101.5
169
175.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft