The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 22,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 7.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
177.6 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.63 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
18 mpg
city
40 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 Sportback 1.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft