The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 28,400
€ 35,800
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 3.2.
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
57.5
69.7
79.3
56
69.5
78.5
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.5 in
Height
56 in
103.9
177.6
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 3.2
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.37 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
388 mi
Range
396 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
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).
178.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
