The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
€ 24,100
€ 25,900
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57.9
69.1
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.77 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKD
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
600 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
