The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 34,700
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,600
 Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘ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.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (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 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
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
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.2 %
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
8V
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
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
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
18.21 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data