Mazda 3 2013 vs Audi A3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 104 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 18 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 56 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): | 5.9 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A3 2013 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 3 is 16 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| 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`765 | |
| 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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