The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 27,800
€ 27,700
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 22.3 cm shorter, 2.2 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
1777
1966
1470
1755
1955
1777 mm
Width
1755 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
2601
4237
2640
4460
4237 mm
Length
4460 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.56 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8V
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
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
400 NM
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
99 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
7.44 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
526 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
633 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 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
500 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
