The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 20,400

€ 25,800

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 22.3 cm longer, 2.2 cm narrower and 4.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1470
1755
1955
1421
1777
1966
1755 mm
Width
1777 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4460
2601
4237
4460 mm
Length
4237 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.95 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
83 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
83 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
53 mpg
city
72 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
777 mi
Range
914 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L