The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

€ 24,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,000
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 24,400
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 2.0 TDI DPF is 24.6 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
1755
1955
1765 mm
Width
1755 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
2640
4460
4214 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.74 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
129 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

 REPLAY
10.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.08 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.25 kg/bhp
8.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
51 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L