The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 21,600

€ 32,300

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 14.7 cm longer, 3 cm narrower and 4.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1470
1755
1955
1426
1785
1966
1755 mm
Width
1785 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1470 mm
Height
1426 mm
2640
4460
2637
4313
4460 mm
Length
4313 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.21 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DDYA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
11.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
71 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
54 mpg
city
67 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
795 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L