The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 28,400
€ 23,000
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 10.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.5
69.7
79.3
55.9
69.5
77
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
177.6
101.5
166.9
177.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.84 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYB
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
