The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
€ 24,600
€ 30,100
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 2.0 is 4.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
57.9
69.1
77
55.7
70.7
77.2
69.1 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.9 in
Height
55.7 in
103.9
180.3
103.8
175.4
180.3 in
Length
175.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.5 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.89 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
