The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 27,400
€ 23,800
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 Sedan 1.4 TFSI is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
55.7
70.7
77.2
57.9
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
103.8
175.4
103.9
180.3
175.4 in
Length
180.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.72 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
23.12 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
