The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
€ 21,600

€ 22,500

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the 3 1.6 CD is 1.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller.
3 1.6 CD
3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
57.9
69.1
77
57.1
70.7
80.8
69.1 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
103.9
175.6
106.3
175.6
175.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
3 1.6 CD
3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.25 %

General
3 1.6 CD
3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
BL
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
3 1.6 CD
3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
3 1.6 CD
113 hp
163 hp
3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
3 1.6 CD
3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
3 1.6 CD
3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
41 mpg
3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
795 mi
Range
546 mi
3 1.6 CD
795 mi
546 mi
3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
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
3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
3 1.6 CD
3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft