The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 20,400

€ 38,400

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
57.9
69.1
77
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
175.6
103.5
169.8
175.6 in
Length
169.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
794 lb
22.3 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
116 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
44 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
777 mi
Range
1657 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft