The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 21,000
€ 24,900
€ 21,000
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 1.6 FSI is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
55.9
69.5
77
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.9
103.9
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.57 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8P
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 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
518 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
