The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 27,900
€ 24,800
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 MPS is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 30.7 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1460
1770
1970
1421
1765
1957
1770 mm
Width
1765 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1460 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4510
2578
4203
4510 mm
Length
4203 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.03 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.7 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
388 mi
Range
600 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
600 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
