The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)

€ 39,200
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 27,800
 Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 4.8 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 S tronic (16 - 18)
70.7
77.2
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
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 S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
106.3
180.3
175.5 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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
181 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
42 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
813 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
697 mi
813 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data