The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16)
€ 23,200
€ 27,400
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 4.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
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 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
BL
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.68 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
