The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,900
 Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 4.9 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
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 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
180.3
175.4 in
Length
180.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.26 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
8V
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
150 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.66 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
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