The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 33,300
€ 26,600
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 10.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
165.5
106.3
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.19 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
377 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
