The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 26,300
€ 23,700
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4.9 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
175.4
106.3
180.3
175.4 in
Length
180.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
8V
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28.62 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
51 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
818 mi
Range
834 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
