The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 22,700

€ 27,900

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 21.9 cm longer, 2.2 cm narrower and 4.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1470
1755
1955
1424
1777
1966
1755 mm
Width
1777 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1470 mm
Height
1424 mm
2640
4460
2602
4241
4460 mm
Length
4241 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1795 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.6 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
149 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
191 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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9.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.13 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
9.03 kg/bhp
12.13 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
42 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
64 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
503 mi
Range
797 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L