The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 28,600

€ 25,600

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 21.9 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1424
1777
1966
1435
1795
2028
1777 mm
Width
1795 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1424 mm
Height
1435 mm
2602
4241
2725
4460
4241 mm
Length
4460 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1374 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1898 kg

Weight Difference:
69 kg
5.02 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
8V
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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11.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
11.45 kg/bhp
12.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
69 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
61 mpg
city
61 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
758 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
351 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L