The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 31,700

€ 23,100

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 9.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.9
70
77.4
57.7
70.7
80.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
102.4
166.8
106.3
176
166.8 in
Length
176 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.29 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
8V
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
145 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16.62 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
739 mi
Range
566 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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