The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 24,900
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 8.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
69.1
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.13 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
739 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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