The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
€ 19,100
€ 27,300
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55.9
69.5
77
57.7
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
176
165.5 in
Length
176 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
34 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
488 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 1.6
488 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
132.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
