The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
€ 20,400
€ 25,000
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
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 2.0 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.45 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKD
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
642 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
642 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
