The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 23,600
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
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 e (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.36 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 e
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 e
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 e

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 e

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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)
30.6 cu ft