The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
€ 24,800

€ 29,500

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
57.9
69.1
78.9
56.2
70.3
77.4
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.2 in
103.9
175.6
103.8
169.8
175.6 in
Length
169.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.89 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
( 51 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
51 MPGe
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
36 mpg
city
16 lb
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
657 mi
Range
249 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
249 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
25.6 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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