The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 27,100

€ 27,600

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
70.7
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
166.9
107.3
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
8P
Generation
BP
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 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.69 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
697 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
697 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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