The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)

€ 33,000
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
€ 23,700
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
106.3
176
169.8 in
Length
176 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.64 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
8V
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
135 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
21.08 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
55 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
834 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
723 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft