The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 21,600

€ 29,100

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
169
175.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.64 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
795 mi
Range
665 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft