The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 30,100
€ 21,000
€ 30,100
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 2.0 TDI is 4.9 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.56 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
8V
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
139 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.97 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
727 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
727 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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
