The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 39,800

€ 23,200

€ 39,800
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 40 TDI is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
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
175.5
103.9
180.3
175.5 in
Length
180.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.47 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 40 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DGCA, DJGA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
181 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
18.94 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
47 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
684 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
684 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data