The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 26,900
€ 22,700
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
166.9
103.9
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.23 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
