The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 25,800

€ 20,500

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.9
70
77.4
57.1
70.7
80.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
102.4
166.8
106.3
175.6
166.8 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
8V
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRKB, CXXB
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
60 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
914 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
70 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 ultra
70 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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