The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

€ 31,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 24,900
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 5.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
69.1
77
70.3 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
169.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.55 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.59 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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