The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 24,900
€ 25,800
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 8.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
70
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
102.4
166.8
175.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.93 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
34 mpg
city
60 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
914 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
111 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).
70 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
