The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 30,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 27,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.7 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
1785
1966
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1785 mm
Width
1795 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1426 mm
Height
1435 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
2637
4313
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
2725
4460
4313 mm
Length
4460 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1919 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.3 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
8V
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
11.71 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
61 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
758 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L