The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 24,500

€ 25,600

€ 24,500
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 e is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 16.8 cm shorter, 3 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1423
1765
1995
1435
1795
2028
1765 mm
Width
1795 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1423 mm
Height
1435 mm
2578
4292
2725
4460
4292 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1374 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1898 kg

Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.51 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
13.41 kg/bhp
12.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
63 mpg
69 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
49 mpg
city
61 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
759 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 e
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
351 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L