The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 11.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
177.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

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

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
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 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 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
579 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 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).
121.3 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft