The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 28,900
 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 10.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
70
77.4
69.7 in
Width
70 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
102.4
167
177.6 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.93 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft