The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
€ 21,600
€ 25,700
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
57.9
69.1
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.32 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
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 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
45 mpg
city
20 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
