The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 26,300
€ 23,200
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
165.9
106.3
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.23 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
632 mi
Range
834 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
