The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
€ 25,000

€ 25,000

€ 25,000
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 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
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
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BKD
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
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
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
600 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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








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