The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 23,100
€ 22,300
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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-G 120.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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-G 120
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.3 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
589 mi
Range
566 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
