The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 27,500
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 26,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 27,500
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 1.4 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 150.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
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 150
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.62 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
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 1400 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
128 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.76 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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