The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 30,100
€ 24,600
€ 30,100
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 2.0 TDI is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.5 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
8V
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.97 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
727 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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
