The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 25,500
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-G 120 is 4.9 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
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-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
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-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.23 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
34 mpg
city
59 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
888 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
888 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
71.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data