The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)

€ 25,300
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 32,400
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 150 is 4.9 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
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 150 (13 - 17)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
103.8
175.4
180.3 in
Length
175.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.63 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
60 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
813 mi
Range
555 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
813 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
80.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data