The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 24,800
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 8.8 inches shorter, 0.7 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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
166.8 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.1 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
8V
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
121 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 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
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft