The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
€ 24,100
€ 32,300
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.08 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
16.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
497 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
497 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
