Mazda 3 2019 vs Audi A3 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 30 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 2 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A3 2020 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Audi A3 2020 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 12 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1019 litres | 1200 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 85 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 181 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests, but Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 18 000 | |
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