The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (04 - 06) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 22,100

€ 25,600

€ 22,100
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 1.9 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
56
69.5
78.5
56.5
70.7
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
168.7
107.3
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.54 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
8P
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
29.89 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
46 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
670 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
670 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 1.9 TDI
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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