The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
€ 26,500

€ 25,000

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 8.7 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
166.9
106.3
175.6
166.9 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
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.51 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
8P
Generation
BM
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 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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.69 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
33 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
633 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
111 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft