The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 39,200
€ 25,500
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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-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
175.5
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-G 120
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.63 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
181 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
147 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
18.33 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
697 mi
Range
566 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
697 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
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 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 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
1146 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
