The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 21,900
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 8.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
70
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
102.4
166.8
175.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.88 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJZA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
25.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
