The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 25,000
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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-D 105.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
70
77.4
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 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 (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 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-D 105
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.73 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (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 automatic 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
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
51 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
1168 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft