The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 26,700
€ 24,100
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 17.4 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 4.7 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.9 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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8.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8.66 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
600 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
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
