The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
175.6 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
661 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft