The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
€ 21,600
€ 24,100
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.84 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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 1.6 TDI 99g
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
899 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
899 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
