The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI (19 - ..)

€ 23,700
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 30,600
 Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI (19 - ..)
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 35 TFSI (19 - ..)
103.8
175.5
180.3 in
Length
175.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI (19 - ..)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 35 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 35 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.4 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
586 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 35 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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data