Mazda 3 2006 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 61 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 13 cm longer than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1104 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 70 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 469 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mazda 3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A3, so Mazda 3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 5600 | |
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