The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 25,600
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 8.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
175.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.4 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
586 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft