The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 29,500
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 g-tron is 5.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
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
56.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
169.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.89 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8V
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CPWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
45 mpg  ( 51 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
51 MPGe
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
16 lb
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
249 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 g-tron
25.6 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft