The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 21,600
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 33,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70.3 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
175.6 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.6 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
478 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft