The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 33,200
€ 20,400
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 TFSI is 6.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56
69.5
78.5
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169
103.9
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.75 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
147 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
17.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.12 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
490 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
144 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
