The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 25,700
€ 27,600
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.0 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
56.1
70
77.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
102.4
167
107.3
175.6
167 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.19 %
General
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
8V
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CHZD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
128 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
23.69 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
661 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
89 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
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
