The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 21,400
€ 27,900
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
69.5
77
57.5
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.9
103.9
177.6
165.9 in
Length
177.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 MPS
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.57 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 MPS
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 MPS
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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23.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.93 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
38 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
551 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
117.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
181.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
117.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
