The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
€ 24,800

€ 26,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 8.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
57.9
69.1
78.9
55.9
70
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.31 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
661 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
107 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).
89 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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