The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)

€ 21,000
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 34,600
 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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-G 120 is 4.8 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (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-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (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-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.27 %
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.82 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
712 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data