The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

€ 25,000
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 22,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
77
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.05 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
18.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
18.91 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
546 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
125 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft