The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 23,200
€ 22,100
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.9
103.9
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
131 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.11 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
33 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
475 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
136.5 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
