The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 23,700
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 34,700
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (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 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (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 1.8 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.86 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
BM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.4 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
55 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data