The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 27,800
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 2.0 is 6.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
169
175.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.74 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
504 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
