The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 24,800

€ 31,400

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 25.7 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 4.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
1470
1755
2005
1421
1765
1957
1755 mm
Width
1765 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4460
2578
4203
4460 mm
Length
4203 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.69 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 3.2
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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.9 kg/bhp
6.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
54 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
43 mpg
city
19 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
657 mi
Range
352 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
200.8 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
281 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L