The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 7.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
169.7 in
Length
177.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 MPS
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.57 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 MPS
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
49 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
40 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft