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AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSIvsMazda CX-3 2.0i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014

1.4 TFSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

Mazda CX-3

2.0i

150 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2015-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    204 km/h
    127 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,103 km
    686 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    41/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Mazda CX-3 2.0i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,235 kg
    2,723 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSIMazdaCX-32.0i
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
204Nm150lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,235kg2,723lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
84.4s99% target: 202 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
70.2s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,103km686mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,388mm173in
4,275mm168in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,535mm60in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,523mm60in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
155mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,365L
1,260L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
44L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSIMazda CX-3 2.0iPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mazda CX-3 2.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
MazdaCX-32.0i6,000 rpm2,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSIMazdaCX-32.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
70.2 s
-
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
86 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
MazdaCX-32.0i
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MazdaCX-32.0i
204 Nm
150 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
MazdaCX-32.0i
1,235 kg
2,723 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
204 km/h
127 mph
MazdaCX-32.0i
200 km/h
124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI8.9 s
MazdaCX-32.0i8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mazda CX-3 2.0i and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MazdaCX-32.0i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI and Mazda CX-3 2.0i: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
MazdaCX-32.0i
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
1,103 km
686 mi
MazdaCX-32.0i
688 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
204 km/h
127 mph
MazdaCX-32.0i
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
200 km/h
124 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,388 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
MazdaCX-32.0i
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,275 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,535 mm
60.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MazdaCX-32.0i
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.9 s
MazdaCX-32.0i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MazdaCX-32.0i
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSIMazdaCX-32.0i
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
204 Nm
150 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,388 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,275 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,535 mm
60.4 in
Range score
1,103 km
686 mi
688 km
427 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSIMazda CX-3 2.0i
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI

  • Has 46 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 416 km (258 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mazda CX-3 2.0i

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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