The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 33,000
€ 27,900
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
69.5
77
57.5
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.9
103.9
177.6
165.9 in
Length
177.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 MPS
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.02 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 MPS
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
Mazda 3 MPS
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 MPS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
355 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
