The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)

€ 26,900
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 33,400
 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
70.7
80.8
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
103.8
175.5
180.3 in
Length
175.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.42 %
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
739 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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