Audi A3 2021 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 4 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.5 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 390 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1026 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 39 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: | 2`005 kg | 2`013 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`465 kg | 1`409 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 540 kg | 604 kg | |
| Audi A3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 21 200 | |
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