Mazda 3 2011 vs Audi A3 2008

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Mazda 3
2011 - 2013
Audi A3
2008 - 2013
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mazda 3 is available only with front wheel drive, while Audi A3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.51.2 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 105 - 260 HP90 - 250 HP
Torque: 145 - 400 NM148 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 - 13.1 seconds6.2 - 13.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.3 - 9.64.2 - 9.4
Mazda 3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, Mazda 3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
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Ground clearance: 119 - 155 mm (4.7 - 6.1 inches)110 mm (4.3 inches)

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.29 m
Width: 1.76 m1.76 m
Height: 1.47 m1.42 m
Mazda 3 is 19 cm longer than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 481 litres370 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1360 litres1120 litres
Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity.
Mazda 3 has 111 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 240 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`864~ 1`916
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

high
Average price (€): 52006400
Pros and Cons: Mazda 3 has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Audi A3 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
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