The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 22,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 27.3 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 3.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 MPS
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
1777
1966
1460
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
1770
1970
1777 mm
Width
1770 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1421 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
2601
4237
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
2640
4510
4237 mm
Length
4510 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 MPS
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1735 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1925 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
210 kg
14.38 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 MPS
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 MPS
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
10.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.42 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
54 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
43 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L