The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

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 8.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
175.6 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.24 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CZPB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

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

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

 REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
16.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
589 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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft