The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 22,100
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 33,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 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 (11 - 13)
69.1
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.07 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BL
Generation
8P
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
6-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
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
207 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
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
16.68 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
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
497 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
497 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 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
1058 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