The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

€ 33,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 23,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.1 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
147 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
17.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.12 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
24 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
834 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
490 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
144 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
144 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft