The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 34,900

€ 28,300

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4303 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
11 %

General
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
8P
Generation
BP
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
396 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft