The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
€ 21,600

€ 26,600

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 22.3 cm longer, 2.2 cm narrower and 4.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.16 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
9.16 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
54 mpg
city
58 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
795 mi
Range
758 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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