The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 23,800
€ 39,200
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 4.8 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
175.5
180.3 in
Length
175.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.97 %
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 dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
18.33 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
48 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
697 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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
