The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 25,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 cod.
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
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 cod
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.17 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
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 cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CPTA
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
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
115 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.71 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
