The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 23,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 29,500
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 g-tron 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-D 105.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.2 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
169.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
8V
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CPWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
122 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
62 mpg  ( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
69 MPGe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
16 lb
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
249 mi
Range
834 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 g-tron
25.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft