The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 8.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 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 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
177.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.68 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
444 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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