The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

€ 34,700
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 21,000
 Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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-G 120
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (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 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (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 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.27 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
8V
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
146 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
18.21 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data