The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 28,000
€ 21,700
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
57.9
69.1
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
169
175.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.57 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
