The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

€ 21,600
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 26,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 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 8.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.84 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
48 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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