The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 29,900

€ 26,600

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 2.6 cm lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1424
1777
1966
1450
1795
2053
1777 mm
Width
1795 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1424 mm
Height
1450 mm
2602
4241
2700
4460
4241 mm
Length
4460 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1405 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.34 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
8V
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2191 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.31 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
59 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
64 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
797 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
364 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L