Mazda 3 2013 vs Audi A3 2013
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 155 HP | 180 HP | |
Torque: | 201 NM | 250 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
Mazda 3 engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Audi A3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.8 | |
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
860 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.51 m | 4.31 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
Mazda 3 is 20 cm longer than the Audi A3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 5 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: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`820 | |
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 (€): | 7800 | 10 800 | |
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