The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16)
€ 20,200
€ 27,400
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
57.9
69.1
77
55.7
70.7
77.2
69.1 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.9 in
Height
55.7 in
103.9
180.3
103.8
175.4
180.3 in
Length
175.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.48 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
BL
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.39 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
