The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

€ 25,000
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,900
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 25,000
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 24.6 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
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 quattro (05 - 06)
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
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.36 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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
BKD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
360 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

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

132 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

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10.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
10.51 kg/bhp
9.93 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
642 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
119.3 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
119.3 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
560 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L