The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 28,700
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
69.5
77
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
166.9 in
Length
177.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.67 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
665 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft