The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 23,000
€ 26,600
€ 23,000
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 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
166.9
106.3
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.55 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
112 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
777 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
