The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 22.3 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 1.4 cm lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
1777
1966
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1777 mm
Width
1795 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1421 mm
Height
1435 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
2601
4237
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
2725
4460
4237 mm
Length
4460 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1919 kg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
70 kg
5.02 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
8V
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
144 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
7.44 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
40 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
130 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L