Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mazda 3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
3.9
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
51 litres
830 km with real consumption
870 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.46 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.45 m
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:
390 litres
419 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
845 litres
no data
Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 29 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3.
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.
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
