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 6.6 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 e
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
169
107.3
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.5 %
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
Drivetrain
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
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 e
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 e
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
