Compare Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) vs Audi A3 8P1 facelift vs Mazda 3 II Hatchback

Variants
1.4 TFSI
1.6
1.6 AT
1.6 FSI
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI DCT
1.9 TDI
1.9 TDI DCT
2.0 FSI
2.0 FSI AT
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 DCT
2.0 TDI 170
2.0 TDI 170 DCT
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI quattro
2.0 TFSI DCT
3.2 quattro
3.2 quattro DCT
1.2 TFSI
1.2 TFSI DCT
1.4 TFSI
1.4 TFSI DCT
1.4 TFSI Euro5
1.4 TFSI Euro5 DCT
1.6
1.6 DCT
1.6 TDI
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI DCT
1.8 TFSI quattro
1.9 TDI
1.9 TDI DCT
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 DCT
2.0 TDI 170
2.0 TDI 170 DCT
2.0 TDI 170 quattro
2.0 TDI 170 quattro
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI DCT
2.0 TFSI quattro DCT
3.2 quattro DCT
1.6 CD 109
1.6 CD 115
1.6 105
1.6 105 AT
2.0 CD 150
2.0 DISI 150
2.0 150 AT
2.2 CD 185
2.5 167
2.5 167 AT
MPS / Mazdaspeed3

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
370 L / 13.1 cu-ft ~ 1120 L / 39.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.0 L / 5.3 qt
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
10.7 m / 35.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Hatchback
3-door Hatchback
5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
113 mm / 4.4 in
Size | Height
1423 mm / 56.0 in
1421 mm / 55.9 in
Size | Length
4286 mm / 168.7 in
4238 mm / 166.9 in
Size | Width
1765 mm / 69.5 in
Wheelbase
2578 mm / 101.5 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in
2640 mm / 103.9 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
L5-VE
Engine | Redline
6200 rpm

Reviews

Neofiliac score
33%
39%
47%
Pros
  • Manual transmission widely available
  • Slightly improved engines
  • Manual widely available
  • Rather beautifully styled
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Small turning circle
  • Strong engine lineup
Cons
  • Independent rear suspensions only in AWD model
  • Not as pretty as the 3-door (Typ 8P1)
  • Independent rear suspension only in AWD models
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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