The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 20,600

€ 28,300

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
70.7
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.5
107.3
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4303 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.59 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
450 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 1.6
450 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
144 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
144 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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