The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 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 8.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 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 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 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 1.6 TDI ultra
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.95 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
44 mpg
city
60 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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