The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 39,800
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
€ 22,800
 Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 40 TDI is 4.8 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.7
77.2
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 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 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
180.3
175.5 in
Length
180.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.75 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 40 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
DGCA, DJGA
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 40 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 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
147 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
18.94 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
47 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
566 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
684 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data