The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 29,900

€ 35,200

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 8.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 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
56.1
70
77.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
102.4
167
107.3
175.6
167 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
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4438 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.39 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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)
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
18.38 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
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
797 mi
Range
576 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
576 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
1166 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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