The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)

€ 33,700
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 26,900
 Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 33,700
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 2.0 TDI is 4.9 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 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 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 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 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.41 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
8V
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
137 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.9 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
712 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data