The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 25,000
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57.9
69.1
78.9
56
69.5
78.5
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
169
175.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
814 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
