The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 20,800

€ 30,700

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
175.5
180.3 in
Length
175.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.54 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 ultra
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
115 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.71 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 ultra
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 ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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