Audi A3 2020 vs Mazda 3 2019
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual/Automatic | |
| Audi A3 is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Mazda 3 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A3 is available only with front wheel drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 | 1.5 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 116 - 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 360 NM | 150 - 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.3 - 12.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 - 5.0 | 4.1 - 8.3 | |
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Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 569 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1019 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A3 has 144 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. This could mean that the Audi A3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`892 | ~ 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 21 400 | |
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