The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 25,600
€ 23,200
€ 25,600
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 1.4 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 105.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.05 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
8V
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 105
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
128 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.41 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
34 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
586 mi
Range
834 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
586 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 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
