Mazda 3 2003 vs Audi A4 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
675 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 32 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`675 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Mazda 3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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