The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 26,900
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.8 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 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.23 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 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
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
511 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
