The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)

€ 26,900
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 150 is 4.9 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
70.7
80.8
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 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 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 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 150
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.26 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
BM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
125 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra

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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
39 mpg
city
59 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
888 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
888 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
71.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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