The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 28,800
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 cod ultra is 10.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
70 in
Width
69.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
166.8 in
Length
177.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 MPS
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.33 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 MPS
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 MPS
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft