The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI (04 - 06)
€ 27,700
€ 24,100
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
57.9
69.1
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.11 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.7 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.75 lb/hp
20.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
475 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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
