The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
€ 20,800

€ 18,200

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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
166.9
106.3
176
166.9 in
Length
176 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
115 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
503 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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