The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 27,600
€ 23,100
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
56
69.5
78.5
57.7
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
169
106.3
176
169 in
Length
176 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.37 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
526 mi
Range
566 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
