The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 30,000
€ 24,800
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 15 cm shorter, 3 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1421
1785
1966
1470
1755
2005
1785 mm
Width
1755 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
2636
4310
2640
4460
4310 mm
Length
4460 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.87 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8V
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 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
360 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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7.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
7.5 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
54 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
38 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
526 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
