The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 35,800
€ 28,000
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 3.2 is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Mazda 3 2.2 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
168.7
103.9
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.37 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 3.2
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Mazda 3 2.2 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
