The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 27,800
€ 28,000
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 8.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.87 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
144 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
