The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 28,800

€ 22,300

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 17.4 cm shorter, 3 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1423
1765
1995
1450
1795
2053
1765 mm
Width
1795 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1423 mm
Height
1450 mm
2578
4286
2700
4460
4286 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.45 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
118 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
210 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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8.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8.84 kg/bhp
11.14 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
579 mi
Range
566 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
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 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
364 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L