The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08)
€ 20,400

€ 33,900

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 17.4 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 4.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1470
1755
1955
1423
1765
1995
1755 mm
Width
1765 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1470 mm
Height
1423 mm
2640
4460
2578
4286
4460 mm
Length
4286 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2095 kg

Weight Difference:
355 kg
22.05 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.52 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
6.52 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
53 mpg
city
19 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
777 mi
Range
355 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
250 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
302 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L