The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 29,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 24.6 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 4.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
1755
1955
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1755 mm
Width
1765 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
2640
4460
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
2578
4214
4460 mm
Length
4214 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
250 kg
16.61 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 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 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
197 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
280 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

97 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.64 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
7.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
424 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
424 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
166.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 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