The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 24,100
€ 24,400
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 2.0 is 9.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.29 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
