Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 50 NM more than Mazda 3. Despite less power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
5.8
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
51 litres
830 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.46 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.45 m
Audi A3 is 12 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
408 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
880 litres
no data
Even though the car is shorter, Audi A3 has 17 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
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
