The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
166.8 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
8V
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
48 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft