The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 27,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 34,300
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 TFSI 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-D 1.8.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
167 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4231 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.44 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
8V
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZPB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
147 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft