The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16)

€ 23,700
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 27,400
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 4.9 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.1 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
180.3 in
Length
175.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.72 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
BM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.4 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
55 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data