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 9.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
69.1
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft