The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

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 8.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
175.6 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.93 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 2.0 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

 REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
16.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 2.0 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