The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 24,700

€ 25,600

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
55.9
70.3
77.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
103.8
169.7
107.3
175.6
169.7 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.2 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
8V
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
120 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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27.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
27.03 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft