The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

€ 35,500
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 3.2
€ 25,000
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
77
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.56 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
18 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft