The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 20,400
€ 27,100
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 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
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 2.0 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.63 %
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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CBAB, CFFB
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 4200 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
129 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
22.69 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
48 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
697 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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 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
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
