The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 22,700
€ 20,300
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 10.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.34 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
