The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 33,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 27,700
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (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 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
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 2.2 CD
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.24 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
17.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.12 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
490 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
144 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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