Mazda 3 2013 vs Audi A3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8.2 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 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 16 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | 1220 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 16 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 Mazda 3 (by 43 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests, but Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 10 400 | |
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