Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 70 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Audi A3 is 12 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
419 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
880 litres
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Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 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:
1`840 kg
1`815 kg
Net weight:
1`290 kg
1`205 kg
Load capacity:
550 kg
610 kg
Audi A3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 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
