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: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 238 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 122 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 3.9 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
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: | 351 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1022 litres | 1200 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 178 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`937 kg | 1`960 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`379 kg | 1`410 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 558 kg | 550 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests, but Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 28 800 | |
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