The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 27,600
€ 23,300
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 6.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
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 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.54 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
