The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 24,800

€ 33,000

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
57.9
69.1
78.9
55.9
69.5
77
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.67 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 3.2
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
36 mpg
city
16 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
657 mi
Range
355 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
355 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).
198.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft