Mazda 3 2019 vs Audi A3 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 34 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 330 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 50 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): | 1`919 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests, but Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 21 600 | |
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