The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 22,600
€ 26,300
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.96 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
818 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
