The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,000
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 27,600
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 1.8 TFSI is 6.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
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 2.2 CD
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.07 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 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 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
138 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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