The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 24,100
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 33,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
69.1
77
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
175.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.42 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
490 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
490 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft