The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 8.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
169
177.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.18 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
665 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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