The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 24,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 23,300
 Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.0
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
169.7 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.0
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.4 %
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.0
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CPTA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.0
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
20.77 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
49 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft