The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 24,000
€ 24,900
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 cod is 8.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
55.9
70
77.4
57.9
69.1
77
70 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
166.8
103.9
175.6
166.8 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.61 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.29 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
89 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
