The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 23,800

€ 26,600

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 8.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55.9
70
77.4
57.1
70.7
80.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
102.4
166.8
106.3
175.6
166.8 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.4 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
8V
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
120 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
26.39 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
634 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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