The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 22,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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-G 120.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (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 quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (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-G 120
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.38 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
566 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
196 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
1146 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft