The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 23,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 105.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 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 (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 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 105
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.97 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
50 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
834 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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