The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
70.3 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
169.7 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft