The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 24,900
€ 35,500
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.27 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
396 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
