The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 26,700
€ 28,000
€ 26,700
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 TDI 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 TDI
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 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.73 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 TDI
88.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
