The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 24,500

€ 27,600

€ 24,500
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 1.9 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
165.9
107.3
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
8P
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
610 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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