The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 36,600

€ 25,300

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 8.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
56.1
70
77.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
102.4
167
107.3
175.6
167 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4204 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.54 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
8V
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
143 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
712 mi
Range
576 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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