Mazda 3 2006 vs Audi A3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 41 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 78 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 113 mm (4.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 13 cm longer than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1120 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 485 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3200 | |
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