The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI (18 - ..)

€ 22,800
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 30 TDI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI (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 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI (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 30 TDI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.72 %
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI (18 - ..)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
BM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DGTE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.47 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data