The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
€ 24,100

€ 17,500

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
55.9
69.5
77
57.1
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
101.5
166.9
106.3
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
7 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
104 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
28.72 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
62 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
899 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
899 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft