The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 21,600
€ 26,300
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.29 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
795 mi
Range
632 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
