The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 22,100

€ 28,000

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 16.8 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 4.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1470
1755
1955
1423
1765
1995
1755 mm
Width
1765 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1470 mm
Height
1423 mm
2640
4460
2578
4292
4460 mm
Length
4292 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.19 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
191 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
9.16 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
42 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
510 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L