The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 30,600
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 8.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.9
69.1
77
56.1
70
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
175.6
102.4
167
175.6 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.84 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
56 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
