The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

€ 21,600
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
77
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
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 1.8 TFSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.29 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
511 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft