The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 22,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 DISI i-stop.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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 S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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 DISI i-stop
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.77 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 6200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
138 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.49 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft