The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)

€ 33,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 25,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

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 7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
106.3
176
169 in
Length
176 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.7 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
8P
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

 REPLAY
17.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.12 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
546 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
490 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
144 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft