The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 32,800

€ 25,200

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
56.1
70
77.4
57.7
70.7
80.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.7 in
102.4
167
106.3
176
167 in
Length
176 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.07 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBGA, DEJA, 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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
647 mi
Range
546 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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