The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
€ 34,900
€ 17,500
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 100.
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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 100
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
21.26 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
396 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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
