The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
€ 28,200

€ 21,800

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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-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
175.4
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-G 120
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.21 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
8V
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
104 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 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
123 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
49 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
797 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
797 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data