The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 23,600
€ 20,500
€ 23,600
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 1.9 TDI e 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 120.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.9
69.5
77
57.1
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
101.5
166.9
106.3
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
759 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
