The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

€ 28,200
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
€ 23,200
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

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 Sedan 1.0 TFSI is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
70.7
77.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
70.7 in
Width
69.1 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
180.3
175.5 in
Length
180.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.25 %
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
8V
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CHZD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
131 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

 REPLAY
24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
51 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
675 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
87.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data