The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 30,900
€ 23,200
€ 30,900
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 1.8 TFSI is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.11 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
150 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.66 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 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
