The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 24,900
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 24.6 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 4.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
1755
1955
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1755 mm
Width
1765 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
2640
4460
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
4460 mm
Length
4214 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.7 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.93 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
52 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
579 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L