The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 20,400
€ 24,100
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1470
1755
1955
1421
1765
1957
1755 mm
Width
1765 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4460
2578
4238
4460 mm
Length
4238 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
7.38 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
56 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
833 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
