The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 36,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 3.2.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
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 3.2
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.85 %
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 3.2

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
396 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
178.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft