The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 20,400
€ 26,900
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
195 kg
13.45 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
777 mi
Range
511 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
