The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 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 6.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (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 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.92 %
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
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

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.1 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
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