The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 33,700
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 22,600
 Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 DISI i-stop.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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 DISI i-stop
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.86 %
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
DBGA, DEJA, 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 6200 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.9 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
712 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data