The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
€ 21,700

€ 22,500

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
56
69.5
78.5
57.1
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56 in
Height
57.1 in
101.5
169
106.3
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.38 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
495 mi
Range
546 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft