The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 21,700
€ 27,700
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 1.6 is 6.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56
69.5
78.5
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169
103.9
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.27 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.38 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
