Mazda 3 2019 vs Audi A3 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 186 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 36 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 108 NM less than Audi A3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 3.9 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 4.4 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 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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: | 569 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1019 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Mazda 3 has 189 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. 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: | 1`927 kg | 1`960 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`490 kg | 1`410 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 437 kg | 550 kg | |
| Mazda 3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than Audi A3. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 | 28 800 | |
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