The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 33,300
€ 25,500
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 10.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55.9
69.5
77
57.7
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
176
165.5 in
Length
176 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15 %
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
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.83 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
28.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
17 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
377 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 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
1190 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
