The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 22,700
€ 33,000
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 3.2
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.33 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 3.2
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 3.2
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
355 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 3.2
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
