The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
€ 21,400

€ 24,800

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
165.9
106.3
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
8P
Generation
BM
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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23.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.93 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
38 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
28 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
551 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
551 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
117.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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