The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 22,700
€ 31,700
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.6 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BL
Generation
8V
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 dual clutch 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
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
142 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
17.65 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
36 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
471 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
471 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 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
9.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
