The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 33,000
€ 20,500
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.9
69.5
77
57.1
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
101.5
165.9
106.3
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.46 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
355 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
