The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 29,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
175.6 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.07 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
48 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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