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 8.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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 1.4 TFSI cod
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.5 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CPTA
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
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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
