The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 36,800
 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 TFSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (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 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (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 TFSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.38 %
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.39 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
16.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
600 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data