The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 35,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 22,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 35,900
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 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
169.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.94 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
8V
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CZPB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
147 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.21 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
566 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
536 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft