The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 32,400
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 22,800
 Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 1.8 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 S tronic (13 - 15)
70.7
77.2
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (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 S tronic (13 - 15)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.37 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 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
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
566 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 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
1157 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data