The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 24,100
€ 22,600
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 2.0 is 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 1.6
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
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 1.6
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.35 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 1.6
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
144 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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
