The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 21,400
€ 27,600
€ 21,400
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 1.4 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
70.7
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
166.9
107.3
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.37 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
8P
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 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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23.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.66 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
40 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
579 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
579 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.4 TFSI
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
