The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 38,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 27,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
70.3
77.4
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
169.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4231 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
8V
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
138 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft