2022 Audi A3 v Mazda 3 comparison
It's Japan meets Europe in this latest mainstream v premium duel. The top-spec Mazda 3 Hatch takes on the base A3 Sportback, both with mild-hybrid tech.
Audi A3 vs Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
Audi A3
Mazda Mazda 3
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2024 Audi
A3
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2024 Mazda
Mazda 3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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8.2
7.8
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Based on the Audi A3 35 TFSI MHEV
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
245 to 369 km
51L
296 to 352 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$50,600 - $60,200
$31,190 - $43,190
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still affordable compared to German rivals
- Looks great inside and out
- Practical size
Misses
- Prices keep creeping
- About to be superceded
- Missing some standard gear
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Engaging to drive
- Loaded with safety kit
- Premium cabin
Misses
- Thirsty in traffic
- Tight rear seats, boot
- Expensive servicing
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 18 Inch (+$650)
- Heated Front Seats (+$845)
- Inlays - Aluminium (+$481)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,625)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
Colours Available
The 2024 Audi A3 range, depending on the variant, is available with the following exterior paint colours:
- Arkona white
- Brilliant black
- Glacier white metallic
- Mythos black metallic
- Navarra blue metallic
- Phython yellow metallic
- Floret silver metallic
- Manhattan grey metallic
- Daytona grey pearl effect
- Kyalami green
- Kemora grey metallic
The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
Comparison
Reviews
8.2
2024 Audi A3 review
Due for a facelift by the end of 2024, we wanted to see if the existing Audi A3 Sedan still stacks up, given recent price rises.
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Matt Campbell
7.8
2025 Mazda 3 review
Beyond equipment upgrades and price rises, the Mazda 3 remains a refined and rewarding small car with a couple of unresolved flaws.
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Josh Nevett
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1984 | 1998 - 2497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 13 | |
