The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 25,300
 Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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 ultra is 4.9 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
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 ultra
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.88 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 ultra
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
27.45 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
67 mpg
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
59 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
813 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
888 mi
813 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
71.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data