The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 26,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 MPS is 10.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
69.7 in
Width
70 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
177.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.18 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
48 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
758 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft