The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 34,900
€ 27,600
€ 34,900
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 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
70.7
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.9
107.3
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.81 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
8P
Generation
BP
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 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
396 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
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 3.2
178.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
