The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 20,400
€ 25,300
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
169
175.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.95 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
22.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
670 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
