The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
€ 29,900
€ 18,200
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
56.1
70
77.4
57.7
70.7
80.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.7 in
102.4
167
106.3
176
167 in
Length
176 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.25 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
8V
Generation
BM
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-G 100
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 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
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
797 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
