The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 26,700

€ 26,300

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
55.9
70
77.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
102.4
166.8
107.3
175.6
166.8 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4253 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.01 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
8V
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.09 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
49 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
797 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
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).
83.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft