The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 27,900
€ 21,000
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 MPS is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
57.5
69.7
77.6
55.9
69.5
77
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
177.6
101.5
165.9
177.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.97 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
