The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI (18 - 19)
€ 21,800
€ 30,600
€ 21,800
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-G 120 is 4.8 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
57.1
70.7
80.8
55.7
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
106.3
180.3
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 35 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.11 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
BM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
575 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
575 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
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).
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).
102.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
