The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 22,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 8.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
167 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.76 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
8V
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.74 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
546 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft