The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,900
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 31,700
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 2.0 TDI is 8.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
69.1
77
70 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
166.8 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.13 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16.62 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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