The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
€ 26,900

€ 22,500

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
56.1
70
77.4
57.1
70.7
80.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.1 in
102.4
167
106.3
175.6
167 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.92 %

General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
8V
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DADA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
546 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft