Audi A3 2020 vs Mazda 3 2019
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Hybrid | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Audi A3) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Mazda 3) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 30 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 11.10 € | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Petrol€/l | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A3 2020 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Audi A3 2020 1.5 engine | |||
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 | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1019 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 130 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| 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`875 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 23 000 | |
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