The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 21,600

€ 24,000

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 22.3 cm longer, 2.2 cm narrower and 4.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1470
1755
1955
1421
1777
1966
1755 mm
Width
1777 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4460
2601
4237
4460 mm
Length
4237 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1755 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.51 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CPTA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
54 mpg
city
49 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
795 mi
Range
661 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L