It’s a showdown of the sedans in Covington, Hammond, and Mandeville, LA! Drivers are on the hunt for a vehicle to liven up their morning drives, and these vehicles have a lot to offer. Your search has led you to the popular Mazda3 vs. Audi A3.
However, only one model can ride away the winner. Read on to see which car offers more amenities that are better suited to your needs. If you have any questions, contact us at Paretti Mazda of Covington.
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When it comes to selecting your next commuter sedan, you’ll want a vehicle that allows you to cruise down the freeway for hundreds of miles before needing to refuel. Both the Mazda3 and the Audi A3 offer standard motors with impressive performance, making it a good place to start our comparison.
Stay on the road longer with these two models. The Skyactiv®-G 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine in the Mazda3 features Advanced Direct Injection to create an EPA-estimated 28 city/37 highway MPG, helping you sail past gas stations on your commute.*
The Audi A3 has similar EPA ratings.
However, the Mazda3 comes with more engine options than the Audi A3. The Audi has just one standard engine that achieves 201 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. While this is powerful, you’ll find more with the Mazda.
The Mazda3 can be equipped with an available Skyactiv®-G* 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo engine that puts out up to 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque.
While cars like the Mazda3 and the A3 aren’t as big as SUVs, they certainly have a lot to offer inside their respective cabins. Both models provide a decent amount of room for you and your passengers to stretch out, but which one will enhance your ride more?
The Mazda3 has impressive interior dimensions. For instance, you’ll find 38 inches of headroom in the front and 37.3 inches in the rear row. As for your legs, front passengers can enjoy 42.3 inches of front legroom and 35.1 inches of rear legroom.
While the Mazda3 and the Audi A3 both offer a similar amount of rear legroom, this is where their similarities end. The Mazda3 offers much more room for both you and your passengers, creating a more comfortable ride for everyone on board—even taller drivers.
Additionally, the Mazda3 provides significantly more cargo space to fit your briefcase or weekend luggage with a spacious 13.2-cubic-foot trunk. It might be a tight fit for all your groceries in the Audi A3, though, with only 10 cubic feet of cargo space.
Safety is also important. Whether you're driving the kids around or carpooling with co-workers, getting safely from Point A to Point B is the priority. While both models employ multiple features to help keep you safe, you'll notice more standard features in the Mazda.
To help you power through your morning commute with added confidence, the Mazda3 comes with the following advanced safety systems:
While the Audi A3 does have comparable safety features, you’ll have to upgrade to a higher trim to make them available. However, with the Mazda3, you’ll be treated to these amenities in every trim level.
In addition, the Mazda3 can be equipped with Driver Attention Alert, which keeps track of your driving and warns you if it notices drowsy or distracted driving. This feature will let you know when it may be time to take a break.
However, this feature will only be found on the Mazda3.
At times it was a tight race, but the Mazda3 pulled out ahead with more interior space, better fuel economy, and standard safety technologies.
Visit Paretti Mazda of Covington today to schedule a test drive of the Mazda3 and see firsthand why it beat out the Audi A3. We look forward to seeing our neighbors from Covington, Hammond, and Mandeville, LA soon!
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