The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.58 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
600 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft