The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 24,800
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 8.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56.1
70
77.4
57.9
69.1
78.9
70 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
167
103.9
175.6
167 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.47 %
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 dual clutch 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
