The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 24,800

€ 28,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 21.9 cm longer, 2.2 cm narrower and 4.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1470
1755
2005
1424
1777
1966
1755 mm
Width
1777 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1470 mm
Height
1424 mm
2640
4460
2602
4241
4460 mm
Length
4241 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg

Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.63 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.65 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.9 kg/bhp
8.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
54 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
43 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
657 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L