The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 30,800
 Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI is 8 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
70.7
77.2
56.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.7 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
183.5
175.4 in
Length
183.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4248 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.34 %
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
8V
Generation
BP
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28.62 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data