The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

€ 35,400
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 23,700
 Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 105
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)
70.7
77.2
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
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 S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
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 105
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
8V
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
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 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
139 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
20.78 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
45 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
834 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
706 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data