The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 22,700
€ 23,600
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 1.9 TDI e
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
