The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 21,600

€ 23,600

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 22.2 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 4.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
1470
1755
1955
1421
1765
1957
1755 mm
Width
1765 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4460
2578
4238
4460 mm
Length
4238 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.85 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
54 mpg
city
49 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
795 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L