Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 28 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster.
Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 20 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
450 litres
Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3.
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
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Gross weight:
1`850 kg
1`902 kg
Net weight:
1`280 kg
1`383 kg
Load capacity:
570 kg
519 kg
Audi A3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Mazda 3. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better
