The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 21,900

€ 28,000

€ 21,900
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 1.6 FSI is 17.4 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 4.7 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1423
1765
1995
1470
1755
1955
1765 mm
Width
1755 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1423 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4286
2640
4460
4286 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1825 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.84 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
155 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
122 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.08 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
11.75 kg/bhp
8.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
43 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
518 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L