The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 22,900

€ 23,200

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55.9
69.5
77
57.1
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
101.5
166.9
106.3
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.97 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBZB
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
119 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
36 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
645 mi
Range
834 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft