The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 22,800
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
77
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.41 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft