The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)

€ 23,200
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 27,600
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

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 2.0 DISI i-stop is 4.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
180.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
180.3 in
Length
175.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.11 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
BL
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra

 REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.68 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
25 mpg
city
59 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
888 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
888 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
71.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data