The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 33,700
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 30,800
 Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI is 8 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
56.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.7 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
183.5
175.4 in
Length
183.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4248 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.99 %
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
8V
Generation
BP
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
DBGA, DEJA, 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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.9 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
712 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 Fastback SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data