The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 20,200
€ 28,200
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.95 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
49 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
462 mi
Range
797 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
462 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
140.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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
