The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 23,900
€ 24,900
€ 23,900
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 1.8 TFSI is 24.6 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1421
1765
1957
1470
1755
1955
1765 mm
Width
1755 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4214
2640
4460
4214 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.12 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
360 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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8.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.73 kg/bhp
9.93 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
475 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
