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: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 and Mazda 3 have the same engine power, but Audi A3 torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 3. Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.1 | |
| Audi A3 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1019 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 95 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 (kg): | 1`905 | 1`898 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 23 000 | |
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