The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 22,800
€ 28,000
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
55.9
70.3
77.4
57.9
69.1
77
70.3 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
103.8
169.7
103.9
175.6
169.7 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.63 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
120 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
26.61 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
