The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 31,500
 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
177.6 in
Length
169.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.18 %
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
18 mpg
city
15.3 lb
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
388 mi
Range
256 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
256 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
24.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
24.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft