Audi A3 2020 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 10 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 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.1 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A3 2020 1.0 engine: The VW DLAA 1.0 TSI is a three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine produced at Volkswagen’s Czech plant from 2020 to 2024. It was later discontinued after stricter Euro 6e emissions requirements came into ... More about Audi A3 2020 1.0 engine | |||
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: | 425 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1019 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 130 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: | 1`775 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 21 200 | |
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