The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 22,700
€ 24,800
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 10.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.91 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
600 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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)
31.1 cu ft
