The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 23,300
€ 29,500
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 8.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
70
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
102.4
166.8
175.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.57 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
27.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
52 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
