The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
€ 23,100
€ 25,000
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Audi A3 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.82 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 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 automatic 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
CAXC
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 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 105
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
24.11 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
33 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
610 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
1168 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
