The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 22,700

€ 24,000

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 8.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
70
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
102.4
166.8
175.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.56 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
128 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
661 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
89 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft