The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 24,800

€ 27,800

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.57 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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