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 8.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
57.9
69.1
78.9
56.1
70
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
175.6
102.4
167
175.6 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 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
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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
