The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 21,600
€ 33,000
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 3.2.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.28 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 3.2
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 3.2
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
45 mpg
city
16 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
795 mi
Range
355 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 3.2
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
