The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
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 quattro (05 - 06)
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
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.67 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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