The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 32,100
€ 21,000
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod is 4.8 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.7
70.7
77.2
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.7 in
Height
57.1 in
103.8
175.5
106.3
180.3
175.5 in
Length
180.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.67 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
8V
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DADA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
139 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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19.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
19.51 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
609 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.5 TFSI cod
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
